Norwegian researchers use wood scraps and desert sand to create concrete blocks, potentially solving construction's river ...

If you think of the primary building materials that are used in the construction of your home, what types come to mind? You’d probably agree that materials such as wood, steel, and concrete make up a ...

Each wall system brings specific characteristics to a project...Evaluating factors like structural demands, energy ...

The increasing threat of climate change has more and more building owners and homebuyers considering the sustainability of their structures and the role construction plays in global warming and use of ...

This story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to identify solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab. In this age of modern building materials, ...

Typically, when you want to build a high rise, you need iron, steel, cement, concrete; materials that are super strong and durable but also come with a high carbon footprint. Now, some builders are ...

On the West Coast, there are multiple tall mass timber buildings, such as Brock Commons, an 18-storey residence at the ...

A team of researchers based in Norway and Japan might soon have you walking on desert sand, no matter how far from the dunes ...