Today’s homebuilding blends efficiency, design, and smart planning. Take a look at the techniques and materials shaping modern construction.

A modern home with large windows and a flat roof - Sheila Say/Shutterstock The house one may conjure in their mind's eye after hearing the phrase "modern home" will probably include a few key features ...

Traditionally, architecture's role has been to create a barrier between inhabitants and the elements, providing protection and security. Even with material and technological advances over time, this ...

Humans are psychologically wired to prefer curved, soft forms, which our brains associate with safety, calm, and nature. In contrast, sharp, angular (or rectilinear) designs can trigger a mild, ...

When you wire a smart thermostat into a 1920s bungalow or drop an induction range into a 1950s kitchen, you are not just adding gadgets, you are asking an older system to behave like a new one. The ...

Building a custom home is an exciting opportunity to create a residence that reflects personal taste, lifestyle, and long-term goals. One of the first and most important decisions homeowners face is ...

Typically, tiny houses are designed with a great focus on simplicity and minimalism to offer freedom in more compact and more efficient spaces. But there is no shortage of creativity in this emerging ...

Real estate consultants Steven and Jason Somers came up with a vintage solution for the mammoth task of rebuilding from Los Angeles’ devastating firestorms. Why not create a catalog of standard floor ...