“The 'broken floor plan' is a fancier term for a more defined or considered open floor plan, meaning the layout is largely ...

Traditional style halls have varying combinations of double, triple, quadruple, or lofted triple rooms. They have common bathrooms on each floor. Residents in these halls must enroll in the full ...

Open floor plans are a popular choice for modern homes, offering a sense of spaciousness and fluidity. They eliminate barriers between rooms, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.

The innovation of photography amazed people at the end of the 19th century. They took photos of everything. The typical conceit of wealthy 19th-century families in the Gilded Age allowed them the ...

All floorplans are property of Purdue University, and are available for use to create materials related to operations in, and use of the Bechtel Innovation Design Center.

If you watch home-improvement shows or follow home-decor topics on social media, you're likely familiar with open-concept floor plans. They've been a go-to in American home design in recent years ...

Experts explain what a broken floor plan is, how to achieve it, and its pros and cons. Not a fan of open-concept homes, but still not convinced that closed, individual rooms are the way to go?

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Phil Kirschner advises leaders on work design and employee experience. Interpreting and explaining floor plans can be challenging; this ...