A New England state is hoping to help the housing crisis with what it’s calling “Lego block” homes and which can be built in four days. Normally, houses are built on-site with a large crew of workers ...

Modular structures have previously been deployed as temporary office spaces, medical facilities and housing solutions.

UnBlocked Englewood is acquiring vacant lots and repairing dozens of buildings on the South Side. The transformation has far ...

Q: If I have a concrete block home, as opposed to a wood-framed house, am I safe from having termite problems? A: Many homeowners with block homes think that termites won’t invade their property. But ...

A program that builds small energy-efficient houses in the backyards of Seattle residents is helping to address a persistent problem. By Jane Margolies This article is part of our Design special ...