This unconventional structural system was inspired by the material in question: as unreinforced concrete has poor tensile strength, it is unsuitable for use in a cantilevered system as used in many ...

Wood staircase on the mid level of a home that continues on multiple levels - Scott Prokop/Shutterstock Whether a major feature of the entryway or tucked to the sides of the home, the staircase offers ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These gorgeous stair railing ideas range from traditional to artistic. Heather Peterson Design, Josh Grubbs Photography Staircases ...

Floating stairs are popular because they make a staircase feel lighter, cleaner, and more “built into” the architecture instead of sitting on top of it. But the best floating stair projects are the ...

Lloyd Alter is Design Editor for Treehugger and teaches Sustainable Design at Ryerson University in Toronto. Alternating tread stairs are terrific for saving space; you only put one foot on a tread at ...