Q: I'm trying to use as many natural products as possible. Is cork flooring a truly natural product? Is it bad for the environment? Will its insulation lower my utility bills? A: Cork has been used ...

What do you do if you’re a builder and your client (that would be me) hands you a material that no one’s ever heard of, let alone installed in this country, and asks you to insulate his house with it?

This series highlights the expertise of Brownstoner's Services Pros. If you don’t have much experience with cork flooring, you might have the wrong idea about what it looks like. No one is suggesting ...

Ever wonder why recording studios and cozy cafes feel so peaceful? The secret might be hiding in plain sight—cork! This amazing natural material isn’t just for wine bottles anymore. Cork walls and ...

In the vibrant suburb of Brunswick West in Melbourne, sustainable building officer Shaun Tompkins transformed this once drab, ...

Greatly driven by the Covid-19 pandemic, interior design trends that prioritize comfort and well-being have become more prominent than ever in recent years. With former confinement restrictions and ...