This natural climate control system developed thousands of years ago can serve as inspiration to many modern energy-hungry buildings. In Central Asia, the yurt showcased another approach to ...

I say this as someone whose dream home is the McCallister house from Home Alone, but '90s decor and architecture felt SO homey. Luckily, however, some '90s-era buildings have managed to stay untouched ...

In the heart of Bamako, architect Mariam Sy is leading a quiet revolution – one handful of earth at a time. Her vision merges ...

Inspired by the Oscar-nominated film The Brutalist, First Choice highlights architectural travel itineraries worldwide, from ...

Some of Athens's architectural landmarks were destroyed to make way for modern buildings due to the rapid economic ...

Fire department response times have gotten faster, largely due to the kinds of materials used in home construction and home appliances. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, many of today’s ...

Since earth remains a mechanically modest construction material, “it will never compete with concrete, steel, or even wood for being the substance of modern civil engineering works,” says Lin. However ...

Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of modern building design, driven by the dual goals of reducing operational costs and ...