Note: A CAD program like SketchUp makes this process easy and accurate, but pencil and paper is fine, too. The post How to ...

(Courtesy Nori Architects) The addition on the street-facing western facade was constructed with earth-plastered walls and logs, emphasizing the intent of designing a building with natural materials.

These are the colors that are on smaller wall surfaces, building volumes and façade elements. The accent colors should harmoniously emphasize the hue tone of the main color. You can use two ...

there are plenty of once-celebrated interior design trends that have finally left the building. One such trend that designers are happy to see disappear? Accent walls. California-based interior ...

In addition, Debbie Kalck, branch manager for Western’s Chicago Facades Branch, said a curtain wall system on a building’s façade plays an important role in protecting the building and its ...