Ancient Roman concrete is more sustainable than modern building materials, according to new research. The Romans used concrete to build aqueducts, bridges and buildings across their vast empire, which ...

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 ...

Jen Keane’s claim to fame is that she grew a shoe using bacteria, coaxing the microbes to deposit their nanocellulose materials in the shape of a sneaker. But she’s kind of over that. “I feel like ...

Material choice is one of the single biggest cost levers in any new construction project, and it is also one of the most ...

The development of real-time and accurate visual stress detection is crucial for the field of building engineering. Herein, a new strategy is explored for the development of novel cementitious ...

Listed buildings are important architectural testaments to a society's rich and diverse history. Formally recognizing these buildings protects their significant architectural elements from alterations ...

Walk through a new build or renovation right now and you’ll hear the same language come up again and again. Warm. Natural. Timeless. But look past the pretty finishes, and you’ll see a massive shift.

Traditionally, architecture's role has been to create a barrier between inhabitants and the elements, providing protection and security. Even with material and technological advances over time, this ...

Material innovation continues to bring forth more sustainable alternatives for some traditional materials, like polyester, nylon or leather. Ross McBee, co-founder and chief strategy officer of TômTex ...