The simplest example of a staggered stud wall is a 2-by-6 wall depth that's framed with 2-by-4 studs rather than 2-by-6 studs, as shown in an Instagram post by building science YouTuber Matt Risinger.

Since some of those walls might be keeping the rest of the house standing, it’s important to understand how load-bearing walls work and be able to identify them. It isn’t always easy to tell ...

UnSangDong, a RECORD Design Vanguard winner in 2006, has established a reputation for inventive designs that use folded, layered, and faceted forms to create striking identities for buildings. With ...

The intent of such plain construction is to allow future generations to replace systems without having to alter the home’s structure. The Perfect Wall house is a refreshing page out of history ...

This 1950s architectural masterpiece has been given an award-winning renovation that honours the eccentric design of the ...

The new house is a two-storey concrete structure that squats within chunky walls of dark basalt stone. Terraces and decks are dotted around the perimeter, some behind the ageing outer structure ...

However, a cob house can save homeowners about 25% compared to the cost of building conventional walls. Implementing reclaimed or secondhand materials can also bring the cost down.