Marrowstone Island Residence: A Masterclass in Site Responsive Architecture
This post was originally published on this siteNowhere else in North America does nature feel so powerful, otherworldly and sublime than the Pacific Northwest. With…
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Construction’s brave new world of materials
This post was originally published on this site Science keeps pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with building materials, from flexible concrete to transparent wood,…
Replacing plastic could be worse for CO2 emissions, claims study
This post was originally published on this site It never rains but it pours, research suggests; replacing plastics with alternative materials will likely lead to…
Elastic Modulus of Concrete | Do you Know
This post was originally published on this site Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world due to its remarkable…
Manufacturer uses tech innovation to ‘brick up’ carbon
This post was originally published on this site A construction products company has launched a range of bricks it says locks waste carbon dioxide within…
Beauty in the Grain: How a Colorado Mountain Home Was Brought to Life With Redwood Cladding
This post was originally published on this siteA home’s materials tell a story of how we live. Nestled in the picturesque mountains of Colorado stands…
Buildings “biggest lever” for improving global resource efficiency says UN report
This post was originally published on this site The built environment is the fastest-growing consumer of materials in the world – but it also offers…
Buildings “biggest lever” for improving global resource efficiency says UN report
This post was originally published on this site The built environment is the fastest-growing consumer of materials in the world – but it also offers…
ICON develops 3D printer to build enclosed multi-storey structures
This post was originally published on this site Texas-based ICON has unveiled Phoenix, a robotic-arm-mounted 3D printer that can create fully-enclosed, multi-storey structures from a…
A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Bricks in Construction
This post was originally published on this siteBricks are one of the oldest building materials used for thousands of years, and their versatility, durability, and…