Perhaps the most challenging aspect of designing a new fire station is determining the style of the facility’s exterior. For many fire departments, there are no restrictions or local government ...

While historically the fireplace was a place of utility — to cook, stay warm, and provide light — its function has evolved from one of mere practicality to becoming a focal point of the home. It's ...

A fire station is more than a house with a big garage — as anyone who has experienced the travails of funding, designing and constructing a new one (or remodeling an old one) can attest. Over the ...

You can transform outdoor spaces into cozy retreats with well-designed fire pits. You’ll feel the comforting heat, enjoy the relaxed vibe, and see friends naturally come together here. When you choose ...

Fire season is almost over, and so far San Diego has been very lucky with no major wildfires, but it’s not to soon to begin thinking about firescaping your home for the long term. Firescaping ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...