Architects and contractors are going beyond that, using newer materials and techniques in roofing, walls, and windows to keep buildings standing. The measures can add as much as 10% to the cost of ...

A loft conversion or rooms in the roof gain both extra head height and useful floor space with a dormer window as part of the ...

Architects and contractors are going beyond that, using newer materials and techniques in roofing, walls and windows to keep buildings standing. The measures do add cost to the homes — around 3% ...

For an additional design detail that is sure to wow guests, you can also add some windows on that wall between the two roof surfaces. This will allow natural light in during the day, and will also ...

For the first time since the early 2000s, the AJ has brought back Working Details, featuring a round-up of details published in AJ Specification case studies over the past five years ...

Javan Yoder is 2025 president of the Building Industry Association of Stark & East Central Ohio.

Architects and contractors are going beyond that, using newer materials and techniques in roofing, walls and windows to keep buildings standing. The measures do add cost to the homes - around 3% ...

The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes but left some still standing through a combination of fortunate timing, wind shifts and — according to experts, modern approaches to ...