In Palma, a resort town on the Spanish island of Majorca, wood is not easy to come by. Considering that Aina Salva and Alberto Sanchez, founders of local firm SMS Arquitectos, planned to build a ...

This month the cost and research departments of Mott Green Wall and Davis Langdon & Everest examine the costs and specification of chilled ceilings and beams in collaboration with specialists Trox and ...

The floor construction with Gifafloor Presto system elements from Knauf Integral promises easier renovation of wooden ceiling constructions, since no intervention in the underlying ceiling is ...

Dear Andy: This is an excellent idea for adding lighting and a fan to a room without access to existing wiring. Even if you did not need access to electrical wiring, adding box beams can be an ...

Dear James: We are empty-nesters and plan to combine rooms for a more open floor plan. Box beans would look nice for some separation. What are some tips for adding box beams to the ceiling? -- Nick K.

Exposed beams are a well-known ceiling design that can make your small rooms look way bigger, and they bring a certain je ne ...