A study published in Frontiers in Marine Science explains that Xiriton technology, which allows for the creation of ...

Ready to turn some "trash" into treasure? Before finding salvage materials for your project, check your local builders' association and your state or provincial environmental agency for information on ...

Researchers have developed a new carbon-negative building material that could reshape approaches to sustainable construction.

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Cross-laminated timber is incredibly durable and yet five times lighter than concrete. Ultra-modern Oregon home proves new ...

Australia’s construction sector may be on the brink of a quiet revolution, one built from soil, water, and something most ...

The geological period we currently inhabit is known as the Anthropocene, defined by the substantial human impact on Earth's ecosystems and geology. In contrast, the Symbiocene, a term coined by ...

Heating and cooling homes carries a hefty economic and environmental price tag. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported more than half of all home energy in the United States is used for ...

A new kind of building material is taking shape in a lab at the University of Michigan. The modular, flat black panels panel is the kind of wall-like material that’s used to clad the exterior of ...

If you think of the primary building materials that are used in the construction of your home, what types come to mind? You’d probably agree that materials such as wood, steel, and concrete make up a ...