Ever wonder why almost all of our architecture is rectilinear? It’s mostly about ease of construction, since lumber and other building materials tend to be produced in standard dimensions. But ...

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. When the fierce winds of hurricanes howl, these unique circular structures are often the only thing left ...

Hurricane Dorian swept through the Bahamas earlier this week, leaving behind a trail of devastation, including waist-deep floods and flattened homes. The storm has killed at least 20 people. The Red ...

Hurricanes are becoming more frequent and more destructive. One company, Deltec Homes, is offering a solution by building round, aerodynamic, hurricane-resistant houses. The director of engineering ...

If right angles and corners aren’t your thing, then an eye-catching circular home in Seal Beach, CA, might be just perfect for you. Listed for the unique price of $3,399,888, which is a nod to its ...

Dear Jim: I saw some round and octagonal houses at a recent home show. They were very attractive outside and had uniquely shaped room layouts with sloped ceilings. Is this an energy efficient method ...

Dear Jim: I want to build an efficient home to withstand the severe weather we are having everywhere. A circular home makes sense, but I do not want to go as radical as a dome. What other circular ...

Even situated before a mountain view perhaps unparalleled in South Carolina, the home begs to be noticed — and not just because of its gleaming wood ceilings, its updated kitchen and bathrooms, or its ...