Elementary education in the United States is usually focused on a few core competencies: reading, writing, basic math and general knowledge in history and the sciences. While these things are…

It is hard to imagine anyone with an interest in architecture not being familiar with the remarkable work of Bergen-based visualization studio MIR. Founded in 2000 by Trond Greve Andersen…

In a recent poll of 1,005 people, more than a quarter said they wanted a Composite Wood Garden Room as a space to get away from the husband, wife or…

If you want to see the best of the best in furniture and furnishings, then the January Furniture Show is the place to be. Taking place at the Birmingham NEC…

Architecture school isn’t just about learning how to build buildings. Research, digital modeling, material experimentation and prototyping are just a handful of skills that a student develops through the course…

Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a new training facility at BAE Systems’ site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.  The proposed new facility has been designed by UK-based property…

Weeding is the most hated job in the garden, according to a new study of the UK’s gardening loves and loathes.  It came out top, named by over a third…

TWO respected Stratford-upon-Avon companies which have been in business for more than 300 years between them have formed a unique partnership which might make us local journalists the  ‘butt’ of…

“In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit.” Kingston designer, Lili Giacobino, brings fantasy interior to life. She states, “The Hobbit house uses recycled floorboards and reclaimed portholes…

Work on a high-profile affordable housing development in Newcastle upon Tyne, which showcases innovative architectural design, is now underway. The Bernicia Group, through its Four Housing subsidiary, is working in…

IMPROVED installation of ISO-CHEMIE’s humidity variable window and façade sealing foils is provided following the introduction of new full surface self-adhesive variants, COMPLETE and COMPLETE DUO. The ISO-CONNECT VARIO SD…

Architect Evan Bronstein’s universal statement embodies the thinking behind developer TopHatch’s popular Concepts: Smarter Sketching app for iPhone, iPad and iPad Pro. The interface of this drawing software has been…

Brown is perhaps the color most taken for granted in architecture. Its use is pervasive, from the default appearance of wood to its role as an abundantly common exterior paint…

This August marked my blog’s seventh year running. I learned a lot during that time and keep on learning as I put myself in a position of always having my…

What Are Redlines? Redlines are architectural drawings that have been printed, reviewed and marked up with errors, changes and revisions. The markups are typically done in red ink to make…