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Late last year, architect Dan Brunn, founder of Mid-Wilshire design firm Dan Brunn Architecture, unveiled his new self-designed residence, the eco-friendly Bridge House L.A. The 4,500-square-foot, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. And now, a new report by Belgard and Yardzen reveals 5 trends in outdoor ...

Surprisingly, green walls are a relatively new concept; in fact, the idea was first popularized by French botanist Patrick Blanc in the 1980’s. Hence, this might explain why the design community still ...

A dreamy patio setup expands the functional footprint of your house by making an area akin to an outdoor living room. Work the appropriate patio cover ideas into your design scheme and that alfresco ...

Plant walls, also known as green walls, vertical gardens, green facades or living walls are structures that allow for vertical plant growth on structures like walls or trellises. These can be found in ...

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a modern two story home with an attractive landscape and driveway - Sheila Say/Shutterstock There's science behind creating more comfortable outdoor living spaces. With theories that explain the ...