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No more boring wood floors: 8 popular patterns that give your design an edge

Hardwood flooring doesn't have to run parallel to the wall. Explore unique geometric pattern options for laying wood planks ...
New Scientist

The surprising wall pattern that could keep buildings cooler

Walls with a protruding zigzag pattern could stay up to 3°C (5.4°F) cooler than regular walls, without using any energy. This approach could reduce the energy used by cooling systems and thus help ...