Earth-based building materials have long offered a sustainable alternative to conventional construction, drawing on locally available resources such as clay, sand, and natural fibres. Contemporary ...

Using resilient construction techniques in regions prone to extreme weather events is worth the expense, according to a new study from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The ...

Nashville has experienced a tall-building construction boom — unlike any other before the 21st century — that started in the early 2000s and has since seen only a pandemic-caused pause. Of the city’s ...

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 ...

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, but its production is a significant source of carbon emissions due to the energy-intensive process of cement manufacturing. As the ...

Historical building methodsEarly Swiss mountain huts used locally available materials by necessity. Stone from nearby quarries provided walls with thermal mass to moderate temperature swings. Timber ...