There are many, many options when choosing a house plan. Building a monolithic dome home may be one of the more unusual choices; however, an insulated reinforced blown concrete structure can become a ...

Martin Gallagher wanted his mom to live close by, so he built a spare home in his Southwest Portland backyard. Don't imagine a tiny, sweet chalet or plain box. After weighing the benefits, Gallagher ...

Dear Jim: With all the severe weather and natural disasters recently, I want to build a super-strong house that is energy efficient. What is the most efficient, strong house construction method ...

The term ‘alternative housing’ has taken on a whole new meaning, with an array of options, ranging from tiny homes to RVs, ...

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Expo 67, a seminal World’s Fair in Montreal. One of the most famous buildings for the event was the Biosphère, a geodesic steel dome designed by architect ...