Anyone building a dream home is likely to tell you there is no better luxury element in a master bedroom than a fireplace. Whether you are building, remodeling or just sprucing up your main sleeping ...

David Pacheco underscores the significance of integrating safety features, like advanced security systems and structure ...

While historically the fireplace was a place of utility — to cook, stay warm, and provide light — its function has evolved from one of mere practicality to becoming a focal point of the home. It's ...

Today’s fire stations must be designed to protect people and property from known and potential threats. Although operational needs, flow and livability are the main drivers for new and remodeled fire ...

Fire season is almost over, and so far San Diego has been very lucky with no major wildfires, but it’s not to soon to begin thinking about firescaping your home for the long term. Firescaping ...

Performance-based structural fire design of steel frames can eliminate fire protection on up to half of a building’s floor beams, according to a two-year study of PBSFD. Still, structural engineers ...

Outdoor fire pits are a fun way to liven up your landscape while creating a cozy space to relax and socialize. They easily add visual interest to any backyard and the simplest design strategy is for ...

Fire safety design is a multidisciplinary field that seeks to minimise risk and ensure structural integrity during fire events by merging advanced material science, computational modelling, and robust ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Cantilevered buildings seem to be everywhere in New York City these days, as developers and architects strive to maximize space, views, and natural light in residential developments. With a seemingly ...