When it comes to remodeling an office, one of the most important aspects is painting. Any shade of paint can change the complete look of a room as a color has an ability to change a drab and b...

All materials have strengths and weaknesses. When making material selection decisions, it’s important to understand trade-offs – how substituting one material for another may affect a building’s perfo...

Architects are sometimes asked to consider how future occupants will interact with and use products and materials in a building. Will the product make life easier and more convenient? ...

Architects and builders specify and use a variety of materials to construct the houses, schools, businesses, hospitals and recreation centers where people work, live, learn and play....

Many students are cash-strapped, nowadays. Nevertheless, their purchasing power is very high. Research reveals that 20 million students in the US have a combined disposable income of $417 billion. Mor...