Cinder block homes exterior

Cinder block homes are slowly gaining momentum on the American landscape. A cinder block house is more durable, energy-efficient, and...

For the past few years, we've been learning about how beautiful concrete blocks can be as a building material. The latest 'lesson' came with a visit to the late Alexander Calder's home in Connecticut for a birthday party for his daughter, who is a friend of ours. An artist who worked in a wide variety of materials, Calder built several buildings on the property over the years, out of ordinary cinder block. The austerity and simplicity of the architecture, coupled with abundant windows and…

In Montara, California, architect Michael Maltzan designed a home for, his sister and brother-in-law. From certain vantage points, the home’s unique angles result in M.C. Escher–like optical illusions.

Read our article below to learn more about the differences and benefits of constructing with cinder and concrete blocks. If you are looking into building a house or buying a ready-made structure, chances are you need to decide on what material to use for it. Your new house can be…

There are a lot of advantages to concrete block house construction, but there are problems with concrete blocks, too. Here are the pros and cons.

The design goals for Eagle Rock were multi-faceted, beginning with the overarching idea to create a vacation home that would bring far-flung family members together on the same property where they...

Wondering about cinder block houses? Then click here. We'll cover their benefits, disadvantages, and whether they're worth considering.

Large cement planters make for great, modern outdoor style. However, as a DIY option, they take a lot of cement, and building the forms is no small task. When I…

Stucco offers an inexpensive and durable finish for interior and exterior walls. If you are unable to think of the right way of finishing a cinder block wall, stucco application, followed by textured effect is the best option to consider. So here's how to stucco a cinder block wall and give it an appealing yet low-maintenance finish.

Whose in the mood for some architectural eye candy? Here are some stunning pictures of mid-century modern home exteriors sure to inspire!