Closed floor plans are making a comeback for added privacy and cozy, defined spaces—but open concepts still remain popular ...

For years, open concept floor plans ruled new-build design, and tearing down walls topped almost every renovation wish list. But now, closed floor plans—once considered dated—are making a stylish ...

As work requirements have changed, business spaces have changed. Recently, open floor plans have become a popular feature as businesses look to modernize and encourage collaboration in their teams.

Programmer Joel Simon has created an experimental research project, Evolving Floor Plans, to explore speculative and optimized plan layouts using generative design. Interested in the intersection of ...

Editor's Note: This is first article in a series that will look at the importance of understanding the components of building construction and design. This column is designed to assist firefighters ...

A flexible layout is a floor plan that provides several options in how space is used. Sometimes referred to as a convertible layout, flexible layouts are most common in apartments. Tenants or owners ...

Poring over floor plans can easily become an old house lover’s obsession. Where was the kitchen when the house was built? Was there originally a fireplace in the front parlor? If row houses are your ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

If you are thinking of opening a restaurant or renovating an eating establishment that you already own, it is important to design a functional restaurant floor plan so that you will operate ...