May 07, 2026
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“Micro-Zoning” Makes Open-Concept Spaces CozierTom Riggs (Tom Riggs) For years, open-concept living was treated as the ultimate design goal. Kitchens flowed into dining areas, which spilled into living rooms, all in the name of maximizing light and space. But lately, designers have been rethinking the formula. Instead of one large room trying to […]
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Apr 30, 2026
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From the Earth’s deepest pool to the tallest outdoor one, there are multiple record holders on this list Here’s a question: Are the coolest pools the ones that offer the best respite on days when you feel that you’re about to overheat, or the ones that make the best use of creative and […]
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Apr 21, 2026
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Circumstances can change quickly in any business environment, construction included. Contractors can take on a project that looks profitable on paper but ends up being a time and money pit because of something they overlooked during the bid process, unanticipated material increases, skilled worker shortages or other trades falling behind — the list goes […]
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Apr 16, 2026
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With the earth’s population continuing to soar, buildings have been growing higher and higher. Dense cities are dotted with cranes constructing new, magnificent skyscrapers. What if the future of cities is not further up toward the sky, but deep down in the ocean? Humans have explored underwater construction for many years, and construction techniques already […]
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Apr 01, 2026
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Marvels are innovative structures and things that make one gaze in awe. In today’s world, modern engineering has done amazing deeds when it comes to creating some of the world’s rarest marvels. Engineering has created structures that have the potential to affect Earth’s movements. There are also structures that are environmentally sustainable. Here, we look […]
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Mar 19, 2026
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With IRS staff under pressure, developing internal processes and documenting fixed assets can avoid extended reviews and additional information requests, writes a construction accountant. Getty Images Chris Coleman is partner-in-charge of accountancy RubinBrown’s Construction Services Group. Opinions are the author’s own. Construction companies finally got the tax break they wanted, thanks to the […]
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Mar 12, 2026
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Realtor.com/Getty Images When billionaire Mark Zuckerberg bought a new $170 million megamansion on Miami’s infamous Indian Creek Island earlier this month, the purchase was hailed as being the most expensive residential real estate transaction to ever take place in Miami-Dade County. However, while the 41-year-old Meta founder’s splashy new dwelling—which is located just a few […]
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Mar 05, 2026
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Credit: ArtBoyMB / Getty Images If you took a stroll through a suburban yard in the 1960s or 1970s, you might have seen gravel hardscaping details, girthy planters of herbs, brick details with bullnose coping, and species like hydrangea, delphinium, or lilac. As it turns out, that’s not so different from the yards trends […]
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Feb 12, 2026
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Hint: Tile and texture will be huge. A new year means a new trend cycle, and while any designer will tell you not to let popular looks rule the entire design of your house, following the latest and greatest in design is still a good way to inspire new ideas in certain rooms, like the […]
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Feb 05, 2026
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Puma Punku, located near Lake Titicaca, has a strong reputation as one of the most precisely carved stone structures in the ancient Americas. Ancient civilizations accomplished feats of engineering that continue to challenge modern understanding. Despite advances in archaeology, materials science, and experimental reconstruction, several monumental structures and the methods by which they were […]
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