A sheet of transparent new material at a University of Maryland lab looks like it might be plastic. But it’s actually wood—and it could eventually be used to make energy-efficient windows or even ...

Whether you're embarking on a room makeover, need more privacy, or your current window treatments are looking a little dated, ...

Diane Simpson, “Window Dressing: Background 3, Pinafore” (1994/2007), foam board, wood, enamel, vintage wallpaper, tape, cotton mesh, and oil satin and acrylic on MDF (all photos by the author for ...

Whether you’re running to the corner Starbucks for a pumpkin spice latte, or watching golden sunsets and rich, red leaves hit the ground from your living room window, autumn is one of the coziest ...

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 ...

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 ...