Swiss engineers have developed a construction technique that could change how buildings are designed and built. It’s called a “Smart Slab:” A mixture of concrete, rebar, and carbon fiber that form a ...

Q: We have moved into a fantastic high-rise condominium, but we have a problem: The ceilings are concrete and we just have one junction box in the main room. How do we do anything beyond track? A: ...

It often goes unnoticed yet holds extraordinary significance: the ceiling! Alongside flooring, walls, furniture, and lighting ...

“The most consistently depressing thing in U.S. buildings, almost without exception, is the ceilings.” Mike Taylor doesn't mean any offense by his blunt observation. It's just that the British ...

Ahram Online discussed with architect and designer Mohamed Ali Taha how ceiling designs in 2025 do far more than cap a room, from exposed beams to layered lighting and smart systems. Ceiling design ...

Forget your preconceptions – concrete is capable of so much more than stark, utilitarian structures. Versatile and cost-effective, it's the most commonly used construction material, which can be used ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Ceiling design has come a ...