Structural engineer Goonsung Park, PE, breaks down the pros and cons of cold-formed steel and wood for multifamily housing development.

Balco’s MetaBlock® is the first UL 2079–listed fire barrier tested specifically for wood-framed wall and floor ...

Visit the Contemporary Art Museum of Kumamoto for an exhibition honoring Shoei Yoh's innovative work in architecture and design through March 9.

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TVs tend to stick out in our living rooms, and when they're turned off, they're basically just big black rectangles taking up wall space. That's exactly the problem Samsung aimed to fix when it ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Vintage touches are wonderful for making a kitchen feel cozier and inviting. Whether you're preparing for a full heritage-inspired kitchen ...

“Sweet dreams” is a nice sentiment, but when you’re tossing and turning on creaky wooden slats, those dreams aren’t so sweet. The best bed frames stay sturdy and silent, no matter how much you move, ...

A little more than a year ago, on a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, some colleagues and I met a 12-year-old Masai boy named Richard Turere, who told us a fascinating story. His family raises livestock on the ...