Swiss engineers have developed a construction technique that could change how buildings are designed and built. It’s called a “Smart Slab:” A mixture of concrete, rebar, and carbon fiber that form a ...

“The most consistently depressing thing in U.S. buildings, almost without exception, is the ceilings.” Mike Taylor doesn't mean any offense by his blunt observation. It's just that the British ...

Q: We have moved into a fantastic high-rise condominium, but we have a problem: The ceilings are concrete and we just have one junction box in the main room. How do we do anything beyond track? A: ...

Q: I’m dealing with a concrete ceiling in a condominium. If I use LED recessed lighting, do I still have to drop a 6-inch soffit? Someone told me that LED cans take up less space than traditional ...

Ahram Online discussed with architect and designer Mohamed Ali Taha how ceiling designs in 2025 do far more than cap a room, from exposed beams to layered lighting and smart systems. Ceiling design ...