Private rooftop deck spaces are a big draw for city-loving home buyers, says Lexington Homes principal.

In a mood for something Mexican? An unusual bar restaurant that carries the aura of the old colonial fortress? Romantic atmosphere and strong historical spirit enhanced by the smart usage of characteristic materials (wood, ceramics, and iron), and contemporary spin on interior design arrangements.

Celebrating its 8th edition from May 23-27, 2017, Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) is showing a vast assortment of new products from the U.K. across seven main exhibition spaces.

Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Headwaters Incorporated, a leading building products manufacturer and fly ash marketer in North America.

DV8 Designs was appointed by The Mere Collection to work alongside the management team to spearhead the redesign and refurbishment of the much-loved Cheshire icon, The Stanneylands, Wilmslow.

The nonprofit organization of luminaire, sensor, and IoT companies announced its push for a common sensor socket on May 9 during Lightfair.

DALTON, GA.—J+J Flooring Group, a leading diversified manufacturer of commercial specified flooring, announced that it is introducing two new Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collections. Available immediately, the collections reflect J+J’s 60-year history of developing thoughtfully designed, performance-driven and sustainable products that meet diverse commercial interior end-use applications.

According to NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, townhouse construction starts continued to grow on a year-over-year basis, although that growth rate has slowed recently.

Marriott is embarking on an initiative to build modular hotels. Will it give the company a competitive edge?

In recent years, modular and prefab homes have shed any remaining stereotypes or preconceived notions buyers may have had about the potential for the building typology. Fresh, modern designs and, often, a compelling sustainability story have been capturing attention among everyone from architects to homeowners.

Troldtekt have manufactured acoustic panels from natural materials, wood and cement since 1935. The award winning company believe that acoustic comfort and a healthy indoor climate are key elements of high-quality buildings.

Long Chim, the latest hospitality project designed by Technē Architecture + Interior Design, has opened its doors on the Crown Melbourne Riverwalk.Meaning ‘to come and try” in Thai, Long Chim’s invitation to diners inspired the venue’s fit-out – a celebration of the communal dining experience and Thai hospitality.

In an opinion article for The Hill, a publication well read by members of Congress, Michel Kelly-Gagnon of the Montreal Economic Institute and Granger MacDonald, NAHB chair, make their case that cutting tariffs on Canadian lumber could lower the price of new homes, create jobs and help stimulate the U.S. economy.

NATIONAL REPORT—Extending the life of a hotel asset typically results in both cost and environmental savings. Perhaps in no other instance is that more true than with furniture. Refinishing, reupholstering or repurposing furniture keeps it out of the landfill and extends the return on the original investment.

In the latest installment of Mike Jackson's monthly ARCHITECT series that explores the historical applications of building materials and systems through resources from the Building Technology Heritage Library (BTHL), an online collection of AEC catalogs, brochures, trade publications, and more, Jackson explores the history of using terra-cotta as a building cladding.

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced plans to impose countervailing duties averaging 20% on Canadian softwood lumber. Lumber is an important building material, which has already seen its prices jump 20% since the beginning of the year in anticipation of this tariff.

The Lighting Industry Academy’s LIA Certificate has been developed to provide an excellent ‘grounding in lighting’ for a wide audience and has proven to be the catalyst for many long and very successful careers in the lighting industry.

According to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the prices of softwood lumber, gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and OSB increased for the third consecutive month. Eye on Housing staffer David Logan reports on the price increases led by gypsum, which saw a 5.1% April increase.

Discerning architects and designers, who keep sustainability at the forefront of every project, have specified Mosa’s state-of-the-art porcelain tiles for high-profile projects in the education sector.

SSL applications ranging from healthcare to educational to office settings can leverage tunable LED technology for impacts including increased worker productivity and enhanced wellbeing.