Time takes its toll on old windows: Consider the thick layers of cracked paint, the broken panes, and the missing caulk. And don’t forget about windows that no longer open. What’s a homeowner to do?

Bharat Baruah never expected his woodworking hobby to collide with his day job in the chemistry lab. But one question kept nagging him: What if the future of windows wasn’t glass—or plastic—but wood?

In our latest lookbook, we celebrate the versatility of wood with ten living rooms featuring walnut panelling, timber beams and wooden window frames. A wide variety of wood types were used for these ...

A few months ago, we looked at the work of material scientists who had managed to make a block of linden wood see-through. Altering the molecular makeup to turn timber transparent is an impressive bit ...

Window frames and windows tend to be an neglected piece of architecture, with the view they bestow often taking precedence. In the Middle East, however, studying window frames can be a rewarding ...

Forget steel and concrete. The new material of choice for skyscrapers could be wood if Canadian architect Michael Green has his way. Green’s Vancouver-based MGA firm along with French architectural ...

Replacing your old windows with new ones could make your home quieter, let in more light, keep out cold drafts, and cut your utility bill. But the most expensive replacement windows don’t necessarily ...

Architect Pieta-Linda Auttila has completed a prototype holiday home in Helsinki, Finland, featuring a sculptural, wooden trellis between two box-like ends. Called the WISA Wooden Design Hotel and ...