Science and technology never fail to amaze us. Researchers are putting efforts into using transparent wood for phone screens. It’s tougher and lighter than the glass we usually use. And here’s the ...

The two main buildings at GLUCK+’s Lakeside Retreat feature sliding wooden screens over massive glass curtain walls. (Courtesy GLUCK+) Custom sliding wood shades maximize privacy and views in ...

Unless you are blessed with acres of land to distance yourself from neighbors, you're probably stricken with figuring out how to make your outdoor space feel truly yours. Lucky for you, there's an ...

Thirty years ago, a botanist in Germany had a simple wish: to see the inner workings of woody plants without dissecting them. By bleaching away the pigments in plant cells, Siegfried Fink managed to ...

This urban patio had not much more than three concrete walls and a concrete floor. To hide the chain link fence and unsightly walls on either side of the homeowner's patio, Monica and Jess made some ...

Do you ever feel like your balcony is too open for comfort? Many people living in close quarters or apartment buildings face the same problem-there’s not much privacy. Luckily, adding a privacy screen ...

The traditional wood screens made in ornately geometric patterns for Islamic palaces and mosques are given the modern art treatment. Anila Quayyum Agha's "Charred Gold," is a mashrabiya made of ...