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Using intricate geometry found in nature and refined through aerospace and biomedical design, scientists have now 3D-printed ...
Imagine you've just gotten to Mars as part of the first contingent of settlers. Your first challenge: build a long-term ...
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new living building material that pulls carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air.
Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, but its production is a significant source of carbon emissions due to the energy-intensive process of cement manufacturing. As the ...
NBC News found tariffs could add $4,000 or more to the cost of a 3-bed home. See how Trump’s plan may affect U.S. housing ...
Traditional building materials like concrete and steel have a massive carbon impact, contributing to atmospheric pollution. But a new wave of innovative, eco-friendly materials is poised to shake ...
Concrete is ubiquitous, so is glass. While there is a tendency to take everyday materials – and the way they are produced – for granted, a massive shift in how we use resources is underway ...
Some companies are creating carbon-negative building materials by storing excess carbon dioxide in concrete.
Researchers develop a sustainable building material using fungus and bacteria. It could be a greener, long lasting concrete alternative.
Concrete is Earth’s second-most-used material behind water, creating about four times more CO2 emissions than planes. Some companies are trying to revolutionize the industry.
A New Hampshire nonprofit organization feeling the effects of rising prices is turning to cost-saving building materials.