A material that’s been around since people built shelters—wood—is increasingly being proposed for low- and mid-rise buildings. As an economist who studies forestry and natural resources, I took an ...

Beauty is, famously, in the eye of the beholder, but few would deny that these stunning architectural marvels rank among the most attractive structures anywhere. From grand cathedrals and soaring ...

Skyscraper-filled cityscapes bring to mind the sleek look of steel and glass, but the use of mass timber in building is putting a softer spin on skylines. Besides being a sustainable material, wood ...

At the University of Toronto, just across the street from the football stadium, workers are putting up a 14-story building with space for classrooms and faculty offices. What’s unusual is how they’re ...

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God’s handwriting.” Contents1. Taj Mahal, India2. Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland3. The Great Pyramids of ...

Stunning views are what usually draw people to an area, but beautiful architecture puts in work on that front, too. While skyscrapers in big cities might be what immediately comes to mind when ...