Some would say it's the fresh air, peace and quiet, and some the constant closeness to nature; nonetheless, we all agree there’s something unique about the countryside. As you step inside a farmhouse, ...

In the Czech Republic, Na Kukačkách is an elegant upgrade of the region's traditional chalet typology ...

Besides providing external protection, natural ventilation, insulation and energy efficiency, the presence of façades enhances the building’s personality and character. Among the different types of ...

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, ...

With landscapes ranging from deserts to mountains, the Southwestern interior designers, architects, and builders in the AD PRO Directory have a wealth of inspiration and natural beauty right outside ...

Throughout much of the 20th century, a unique interdisciplinary conversation unfolded at Yale concerning the role of time and history in modern art and architecture. It was an ongoing discussion among ...

The National Weather Service suggests that the 130 degrees Farhrenheit measured in Death Valley on August 16 ranks as the highest temperature ever reliably recorded. Evidence of our environmental ...

This Mid-century modern house features Brazilian oak vaulted ceilings, a sunken living room and a backyard pool courtyard. Mid-century modern works best where the air is hot. It doesn't matter if the ...

As one of the most desirable places to live in the US for several years running, the Texas capital is currently hot in more ways than one. Austin interior designers happily have their work cut out ...

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Architecture, Media, and Climate -- Part I: The Globalization of the International Style -- Obstacles -- Risks ...