Jack LeVine’s so enamored of the cement creations, in fact, that he’s gathered samples of dozens of patterns — 34 at last count — in his backyard historic preservation proje ...

Concrete Screen Block: The Power of Pattern celebrates the underappreciated element of midcentury modern architecture, common throughout Palm Springs. The Palm Springs version of the brise-soleil.

The product is handmade, resulting in a unique pattern of light in each piece. Since the optical fibers don't suffer loss of light, the LiTraCon blocks can theoretically transmit light up to a ...

Concrete block is manufactured with a hollow-core structure that allows for optimized designs. This increases efficiency while using fewer raw materials. Puget Sound Business Journal.

Dubbed “bio-blocks,” they offer a zero-carbon substitute to their concrete alternatives and were engineered by Prometheus Materials and the Chicago-based architecture firm Skidmore, Owings ...