From the mud, straw, and gypsum mixtures of ancient Egypt's monumental pyramids to the sophisticated underwater material ...

The Cumberland River Compact's Depave initiative converts pavement into green space. This summer, the nonprofit's hoping to ...

Researchers have developed a novel solution for trapping carbon in concrete by blending a sustainable, easy-to-grow green ...

Remodeling or renovating your home can be an intimidating process, especially when contractors start throwing jargon around.

'In most cases, you don’t need planning permission to install or replace a driveway if you're using permeable materials such ...

Gravel comes in a huge variety of shades, and stones are available in lots of sizes, from tiny pea proportions to chunkier pieces. What's more, it is often simple to lay on a DIY basis and is really ...

This is the first in our "Made to Spec" series, where we'll be shining a spotlight on the people behind the products and materials that shape the luxury homes you build. From artisans to innovators, ...

Mass-produced concrete homes can offer affordable, resilient housing in the U.S. Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. But wood ...

But when it comes to single-family homes, cast-in-place concrete poses challenges to contractors. There are the higher initial construction costs, along with a lack of subcontractor expertise.

But wood construction isn’t engineered for long-term durability, and it often underperforms, particularly in the face of increasingly common extreme weather events. In response to these challenges, I ...

The Blueprint Over 90% of U.S. homes use wood framing, despite its limits. Concrete offers superior durability, fire and storm resistance. Precast concrete reduces labor, cost, and environmental ...