For good reasons, sustainability is becoming more important and prevalent in the building trades. Planning a home build or remodeling project often brings up terms like sustainable, eco-friendly or ...

According to the U.N. Environmental Program, the construction industry is not making enough efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. While all sectors are making efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, ...

Researchers introduce a polymer-based material with unique properties. This material allows sunlight to enter, maintains a more comfortable indoor climate without additional energy, and cleans itself ...

Imagine you are standing in front of a multimillion-pound building in the centre of the French city, Lyon. It radiates warmth and history with its rammed earth structural walls. Two hundred miles away ...

See how reclaimed bricks are revolutionizing sustainable construction. Join the green building revolution and make your next ...

How can fungi be used as building construction materials? This is what a recent study published in Cell Reports Physical Science hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated how engineered ...

Construction and sustainability explore the intersection of the construction industry and sustainable practices aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and environmental impact of building projects.

The quest for environmentally sustainable building materials has gained unprecedented momentum in recent years, reflecting a global shift towards eco-conscious construction practices. Sustainable ...

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, the idea of building a green home using traditional techniques might sound like you’d be taking a step backward. However, it's important that we re-evaluate ...

Engineers in Australia have developed an innovative building material that is strong, cost-effective, and more environmentally friendly than standard concrete. This new material has a much smaller ...