The Surprising Science Behind How Buildings Shape Human Behaviour
As humans have let their cultural and psychological needs shape the spaces we exist in, those spaces have been shaping humans right back
New Law Puts Bird-Friendly Design in Flight
New York City has become the first major American municipality to pass a law requiring all new construction to be bird safe. Will others follow?
Soil Construction: Where – And How – Building With Clay Thrives
As concrete’s prevalence continues to pose a danger to the long-term health of the environment, can clay- and soil-based materials serve as a viable option for builders?
How the Pandemic Served Up a Re-Think of Restaurant Design
COVID-19 has hurt the food-service industry, leaving designers focused on the segment searching for a new way forward
The Power of Colours in Building Design
Colour, especially lighting, plays a vital role in how people experience interior spaces. Here’s why architects and builders shouldn’t overlook its value
Why Mental Health in the Construction Industry Cannot Be Ignored
The industry’s stern reputation and physical toll means construction firms need to make an intentional effort to care for workers’ mental well-being
The Problem With Concrete
Why experts are taking a new look at one of the construction industry’s most ubiquitous materials
Reclaiming Innovation: How to Manage Change Amid Industry Tech Growth
Embracing the impact of new and disruptive technology in the construction industry means also managing the organisational change that comes with it
Reclaiming Innovation: Moving Beyond High-Tech
This four-part series explores the true nature of innovation in construction and why it may not always play out as expected
What To Do With Oceanic Waste Plastic? Build Roads
MacRebur has designed a way to use plastics polluting oceans and landfills to build roads, parking lots and driveways
Are Your Building Practices ‘Green’? Why It’s Time to Start
Construction accounts for a significant percentage of global carbon emissions, meaning builders need to shift to more sustainable building strategies
What Rapid-Response Building Can Teach Conventional Construction
The method typically put into action during emergencies-like COVID-19-provides lessons for conventional builders
The Lab That Keeps Innovating New Materials
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center is developing potentially game-changing materials for the industry
