When stairs have open sides, building codes often require both a graspable handrail for support and a taller guardrail for fall protection — and their height rules aren’t the same. The IRC and IBC set ...

Safe, code-compliant stairs are more than just a design detail—they’re essential for preventing injuries and passing inspections. From ADA accessibility standards to material choices and installation ...

This article was co-authored by Shivanthi Carpino, Senior Designer, Page; Alison Ledwith, Senior Design Architect, Page; and Jake McKinney, Project Architect, Page. In the United States, building ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — More people are moving to Nashville, but the cost of living can come with sticker shock. According to Rent.com, the average monthly payment for an apartment in the Music City ...

Rock hurts the most, the Empire State Building is a maze, and the floor count of One Vanderbilt is a matter of debate.

Nashville's "smart stair" building code became official earlier in July, after it had passed the Metro Nashville Council. The change allows apartment and condo buildings to be built with a single ...

An update to Metro Nashville’s building code is looking to address the city’s housing crisis. The Metro Council last week unanimously passed what’s known as Smart Stair reform, which allows for ...