Architectural design has always been a balance between creativity, technical precision, and efficiency. However, traditional ...

Programmer Joel Simon has created an experimental research project, Evolving Floor Plans, to explore speculative and optimized plan layouts using generative design. Interested in the intersection of ...

For years, open concept floor plans ruled new-build design, and tearing down walls topped almost every renovation wish list. But now, closed floor plans—once considered dated—are making a stylish ...

Wooden floors bring warmth, personality and style to any interior space, whether old or new. Rustic and elegant, wood also has excellent thermal properties, a pleasant temperature to the touch, and ...

Poring over floor plans can easily become an old house lover’s obsession. Where was the kitchen when the house was built? Was there originally a fireplace in the front parlor? If row houses are your ...

Not a fan of open-concept homes, but still not convinced that closed, individual rooms are the way to go? Good news. There’s another type of floor plan in between these two extremes. Enter broken ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

When you picture peak American luxury, do you envision large, sprawling living spaces? For years the open-concept floor plan popularized by HGTV — which combines kitchen, dining and living spaces into ...