Housing is a diverse architectural typology whose configuration is determined not only by those who design it but also by the use of those who live in it. Therefore, homes are fundamentally adaptable ...

Modular design is reaching new audiences by letting users build systems that are suited to their unique needs and can evolve. The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community ...

When the designer Dieter Rams was at the height of his creative output – heading a team designing ground-breaking electrical appliances for German manufacturer Braun in the late 1950s – he decided to ...

The allure of modular systems is multifaceted, but perhaps the most important aspect is the efficiency. Standardized components, built off-site in specialized facilities reduce material use, minimize ...

Urban, market-rate housing that lower-income workers can actually afford is one of our country’s biggest needs. For multifamily designers, this challenge presents several opportunities for creating ...

For her customer-friendly creations, designer and founder Tanita Klein was inspired by Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky, the first female architect to design a kitchen. The Austrian architect’s Frankfurt ...

It used to be the case for gadget lovers that you were pretty much stuck with what you got out of the box. If you wanted any upgrades or modifications, you would probably have to buy a new device ...