Here are some beautiful examples of bathrooms using natural stone: photo courtesy of MSI From the Taj Mahal to the Washington Monument, marble has always been a popular building material due to ...

Synthetic materials are made from natural resources. Synthetic materials are made by chemically changing the starting substances to create a material with different characteristics. Some examples of ...

Minimalist design is often thought of as cold or austere, but it has a warm, welcoming side too. Many of these spaces feel ...

Drawing examples from metallic glasses, natural and biological materials, and structural and biomimetic ceramics, we examine some of the newer strategies in dealing with this conflict ...

Biophilic design involves incorporating natural elements into our home environment, whether that's through creating a jungle of houseplants or by highlighting earthy materials such as wood and stone.

Head architects Andre Pepato and Mariana Schmidt used natural materials such as eucalyptus ... consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. For example, a portion of the structure was designed ...

This knocks spider silk, long proclaimed as the strongest natural material, into second place ... Biomimicry has provided examples of viable solutions inspired by nature, ranging from wind turbines ...

“There’s a draw to natural materials and natural ... Rattan is also a multipurpose material: Crespi’s furniture, for example, can be used indoors and out. And while it is often associated ...

Q I want to incorporate “green” into my remodel, but I’m confused about which is the better choice — recycled or natural materials? A When choosing products for a remodeling, renovation or ...

In this video, we build a small and cozy house for wild pigs using natural materials and primitive tools. This step-by-step project shows how traditional techniques can be used to create safe ...