The production of the cement used in concrete is a major contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions and since we're reliant on the stuff for our infrastructure, this is a serious problem. However, Nendo ...

Boundary wall design usually acts as an entryway to what lies inside a building. Unlike the conventional purpose of providing ...

Concrete walls might be the default for creating a private patio, but it doesn't mean you have to use them. Use your green thumb to get creative with screening.

LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries are full of life and activity as art is installed. Todd Gray’s 27-foot-long photo sculpture “Octavia‘s Gaze” is up first. Surprise! It’s easy to drill holes in ...

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The doors could soon close on new construction of wood-framed homes. At least that is what many regulators are pushing to make happen. After decades of wood-framed houses being pummeled by wildfires, ...

Concrete is no longer just a niche material in residential construction. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, the shortcomings of traditional wood-framed homes are being laid bare.

The Conversation reports that precast concrete homes are a durable, affordable alternative to wood, better suited for extreme ...

Why it matters: Establishing connectivity in commercial buildings has typically required drilling through thick walls, which is time-consuming and expensive. Wireless systems have not been able to ...

A desert residence known as “The Concrete Home” in Mountain Center, CA, just hit the market for $1.6 million. Tucked away on 2.5 acres in the Santa Rosa Mountains, the cozy one-bedroom residence built ...