This week we will discuss another alternative building material, which grows more widely in southeast Asia. Nonetheless, bamboo is becoming a viable alternative to traditional hardwoods here in the United...

This week we will provide an overview of another sustainable building material which, while certainly utilized in ancient times, came into modern use in France in the 1980s, later making...

How to actually build with cob? Roughly a third of the world's population lives in earthen homes, of which cob is only one type. In our modern society,...

What is cob? The word cob originates in old English as a root word meaning a lump or rounded mass. Cob is a natural building material made from...

 Today's luxury denotes individual wellness, harmony with nature, and rich, exciting experiences rather than extravagance. An image that comes to mind when we think of architectural luxury is probably...

If you are a restaurant owner, you know how important it is to provide your customers with delicious food and excellent service. But did you know that the design of...

Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture and design that aims to create harmony and balance in one’s living space. Vastu Shastra believes that the five...

A Pooja Room is a sacred space in your home where you can worship and connect with the divine. It is a place where you can offer prayers, perform rituals,...

Modern interior design consists of clean geometry and a muted color scheme that became popular in the late 19th century. It takes a minimalistic approach to design, moving away from...

With the rainy season right around the corner, now is a great time to get started on that mudroom you’ve been thinking about. Mudrooms are becoming more and more common;...

The classical architecture of the Greeks and Romans includes five main architectural orders Doric, Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite. These orders are the basis for much of modern architecture...