Architecture
Is Ivy Bad for House Walls? What Homeowners Need to Know Before It Spreads
Ivy can enhance a home's character, but dense growth may conceal damage, retain moisture and complicate repairs. Learn when to manage, support or remove it safely. 
A Frank Lloyd Wright Landmark Reopens After Years of Restoration in Florida
Florida Southern College has reopened Frank Lloyd Wright's only planetarium after a six-year restoration, combining renewed architectural details with modern projection technology and public astronomy programming. 
Lion Green Road Wins the Stirling Prize for Its Innovative Approach to Housing
Lion Green Road in Coulsdon has won the 2026 RIBA Stirling Prize for showing how higher-density housing can combine 157 homes with daylight, privacy, shared green spaces and landscape connections. 
Gardeners Should Do These Things Before Winter to Protect Their Plants
Winterizing a garden involves assessing plant needs, applying mulch, watering before the ground freezes, pruning selectively and protecting vulnerable plants from frost, wind and winter damage. 
Marilyn Monroe's Former Palm Springs Home Sells for $2.81 Million as New Owner Plans Restoration
A Palm Springs home associated with Marilyn Monroe has sold for $2.81 million to designer Violet Moran, who plans to restore its midcentury modern architecture while preserving its historic character. 
Why Moss Is Growing in Your Grass and When to Keep It Instead
Moss usually grows where grass is already weak. Learn how shade, poor drainage, compacted soil and pH affect lawns, plus practical steps to remove moss and restore coverage. 
Halle Berry's Longtime Sunset Strip Home Hits the Market for Nearly $12 Million
Halle Berry has listed her historic Sunset Strip villa for $11.995 million. The 1920s estate features five bedrooms, multiple living structures, resort-style amenities and landscaped outdoor spaces. 
David Chipperfield Architects Unveils a Single-Artwork Pavilion in Germany
A new pavilion by David Chipperfield Architects in Künzelsau, Germany, was created specifically for Anselm Kiefer's monumental painting Schwarze Flocken, combining restrained design with tailored environmental control. 
Shanghai Grand Opera House by Snøhetta Debuts Along the Huangpu River
Shanghai has opened the Snøhetta-designed Grand Opera House, a major cultural complex with three auditoriums, public amenities and a rooftop promenade along the Huangpu River. 
Raised Garden Beds vs. Traditional Gardens: The Pros and Cons to Consider
Raised beds or an in-ground garden? Learn the differences in cost, maintenance, soil quality, and growing conditions before planting. 
Year-Round Garden Design: How to Create a Landscape With Lasting Interest
Discover garden design strategies that keep outdoor spaces attractive as plants grow, flowers fade, and seasons change. 
Gravel Gardens Explained: How to Design an Attractive Lower-Maintenance Landscape
See how you can design a beautiful gravel garden with drought-tolerant plants, attractive textures, smart drainage, and lower-maintenance landscaping ideas. 
The Architectural Details That Make Older Homes So Distinctive
Explore the architectural details that give older homes their distinctive character, from original woodwork and decorative moldings to historic windows and staircases. 
Split-Level Home Designs Make a Comeback, and Modern Homeowners Take Notice
Split-level architecture is attracting renewed interest. Discover how staggered floors, flexible living zones, and midcentury details suit modern homes. 
How Smart Architectural Design Helps Buildings Handle Heavy Rain
Discover the architectural features that protect buildings from heavy rain, including roof drainage, elevated foundations, waterproofing, overhangs, and site grading. 
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