- Katherine Salant
Katherine Salant has an architecture degree from Harvard. A native Washingtonian, she grew up in Fairfax County and now lives in Ann Arbor, Mich.
House Watch Blog: Italian designers take ceramic tile to a new level
At a recent design fair, two Italian firms showed American audiences how sophisticated ceramic tile can be.
Digital technology creating new possibilities for ceramic tiles
Adapting inkjet printing techniques, manufacturers can make tiles that closely resemble natural materials.
What’s fabulous about prefab housing
This type of housing has been touted for its efficiency, speed and affordability, but with limited success.
To transform a space, try new paint or wallpaper
When choosing paint or wallpaper, consider room function and frequency of use.
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- A Passive House, actively saving energy
- Making a psychological case for cutting home energy use
- Field-testing LED light bulbs
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- Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater house puts nature front and center
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