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by: WANE, Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Sep 18, 2021 / 11:00 AM CDT / Updated: Sep 17, 2021 / 01:35 PM CDT Xiulin Ruan, a Purdue University professor of mechanical engineering, and his students have created the whitest paint on record. (Credit: Purdue University photo/John Underwood) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WANE) — Researchers at Purdue University have created the world’s whitest …

KINGSPORT — An original painting of the old Dobyns-Bennett High School from a local artist now hangs next to one she painted of the modern D-B, thanks to a donation from the family of Charles David Broome. The late Broome was in the last class to graduate from the old building, opened in 1926, before the modern D-B opened in …

What could be better than a custom-designed home? It can be shaped precisely based on any whim or wish, with an architect standing by to turn visions into bespoke built form. It can also be incredibly expensive. OpenHome, a new joint venture between the architecture firms KieranTimberlake and Lake|Flato and the prefabricated-home builder Bensonwood, seeks to create a more accessible …

Open spaces. Gardens on patios and decks. Dedicated office spaces. Indoor gyms and workout centers. These are just a few of the ways that the coronavirus pandemic has impacted home design. Turns out that being quarantined and forced to work and live from home caused us to inspect our homes and make some changes. In fact, according to recent studies, …

Most people would have sent the wood to a landfill. But for sustainable builder Steve Pallrand, founder and principal designer of the L.A. firm Carbon Shack Design, the dilapidated barn’s redwood siding was the impetus for what came next: an 888-square-foot zero energy accessory dwelling unit, or ADU. “I’m inspired by the idea of living in harmony with nature,” says …

The morning dew has evaporated, the leaves are changing colors, and apples are ripening – autumn is in full swing. It’s a time for cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and home decorating projects. Autumn brings with it both shorter days and colder weather – so there’s no better time to bring some warmth into your living space by bringing back …

These 12 local names in home design are adding stylish touches to Madison interiors. Kris Aman of Green Rhino DesignYears before the DIY concept became trendy, Kris Aman was installing sinks, tiling floors and working on her own home. Why hire a builder, she thought, when you can work at your own pace? “I loved the creative process and having …