Question: I want to add ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan to my living room, but no wiring is up there. I would like to add decorative box beams and run the wiring through them. How can I do this?

Dear James: We are empty-nesters and plan to combine rooms for a more open floor plan. Box beans would look nice for some separation. What are some tips for adding box beams to the ceiling? -- Nick K.

This month the cost and research departments of Mott Green Wall and Davis Langdon & Everest examine the costs and specification of chilled ceilings and beams in collaboration with specialists Trox and ...

Understanding the airflow behaviour in the perimeter zone is crucial if chilled beams are to perform effectively. New guidance from BRE aims to maximise their potential. Passive chilled beams offer ...

Decorative ceiling beams can add visual interest and character to a room. They draw the eye upward, creating a sense of depth and texture. They can also enhance a room's style, whether rustic or ...

Goodbye popcorn ceilings. Hello wood beams. Ceilings, which sometimes are referred as “the fifth wall,” aren’t always considered a decorative element in houses, but one of the current home trends is ...

In Palma, a resort town on the Spanish island of Majorca, wood is not easy to come by. Considering that Aina Salva and Alberto Sanchez, founders of local firm SMS Arquitectos, planned to build a ...