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Some of the best firms around are living proof that great things come in small packages.

When building a new home, the site and location can matter as much as the structure itself. Some plo ts of land come with natural features that can greatly enhance the residence, like say, a tranquil stream flowing through the site. This is the setting that Architecture BRIO worked with when designing this elegant concrete retreat.…

Everybody — employees of vastly different workplaces from Facebook to the Federal Reserve Bank — kno ws that standing desks offer a range of health benefits. Research by the Mayo Clinic, for one, found that employees utilizing sit-stand desks were seated 91 minutes fewer per day, lowering their risk of obesity, cancer, back pain and depression.…

We see that many architects actually earn very little, considering the work that they do and the res ponsibilities they carry. It’s time to change that.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on perfecting rain showers in a rendering.

Unique circumstances in Japan have helped create some of the most idiosyncratic houses on the planet .

In an industry where we need to travel, collaborate and explain things, a handy portable tablet or s martphone is a gift from God.

Mindfulness and self-care are two terms quickly shaping a large part of everyday vocabulary. From ge tting exercise to practicing meditation to taking part in a favorite hobby, activities that de-stress and recharge the body and brain are crucial to maintaining a successful life balance. And architecture can play a powerful role in shaping a holistic lifestyle of wellbeing.

  There is nothing architects or design enthusiasts love more than a beautiful staircase. The popula rity of past features on this key architectural element is testament to this — take our article on curvaceous custom stairs for instance, or our exploration of extraordinary floating staircases. While stunning, the projects showcased in those collections are exceptions…