These buildings can come in any shape or size, so long as their design embodies more than just a greenwashed buzzword ...

If you create or use architectural plans, understanding how copyright law works is critical. Home-plans are reused far more often than many assume. Builders may reuse design drawings without approval.

Recycle Away’s Julianna Doherty argues that waste and recycling systems should be integrated into architectural design from the very beginning to enhance both experience and sustainability ...

Homeowners searching for an architect are often trying to do the right thing. The assumption is simple: detailed plans should prevent mistakes. Design Build Specialists has published a new report ...

Who has the right to use architectural plans and drawings prepared by an architect for a specific project? What happens if the project on which the architect was working and the architect both leave ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

Zoë Ryan is the John H. Bryan chair and curator of Architecture and Design at the Art Institute of Chicago. Few have likely spent as much time thinking about how architecture and design should be ...