In the U.S., urban planners introduced zoning that called for “setbacks.” They wrote “solar codes” into urban plans. They ...

In Delos, just a 20-minute boat ride from Mykonos, there's little or no shade so we carry umbrellas as we wander slowly ...

With 2028 Olympics coming, LA launches ShadeLA to fight extreme heat. But barriers threaten real change, advocates warn.

Gazebos come in all shapes and sizes, and can be temporary canvas ones to erect in summer or more permanent structures made of wood or metal. A canvas gazebo is a great addition as a decking cover as ...

Homeowners did not realize what they were signing up for when they bought their first home with a south-facing garden.

Summer isn’t over yet — and the restaurant of the season has just set sail. The maritime-mad Crew restaurant group has just ...

Think of a beach holiday in Italy and you’ll likely envisage ranks of sunbeds, every scrap of sand filled by sun worshippers.

Visitors to the Ramona Country Fair can expect amusement rides, vendor booths, carnival food, a variety of musical acts, a ...

Utah homes embrace desert style with natural colors drought-friendly plants and entryways that feel warm practical and ...

A team of paleontologists led by National Geographic Explorer Paul Sereno uncovered a trove of dinosaur fossils in the Sahara ...

After a long day, the backyard calls. It’s quiet, open, and just steps from your door. But if it feels bare or cluttered, ...