Salvage and Reuse in Construction: Building Demand with Each Project
What to do with waste from construction and demolition projects is a significant global problem. But the tides are shifting, and the market for C&D waste recycling is growing
Hardening Structures in an Age of Worsening Wildfires
As the destruction from wildfires increases, so does the need for new approaches to help ensure structures survive blazes—and insurers continue to cover damage and loss
Prefab, DIY Housing Comes to Rural Mexico
Modular building is mostly seen in urban environments, but one architecture firm is trying to make the practice viable for prospective homeowners in rural Mexico
How Prefab Can Be the Solution to the Housing Crisis in Australia
Australia is currently facing a severe housing crisis—is prefab construction the solution?
Are Sustainable Drainage Systems the Solution to Our Growing Flooding Problem?
Climate change is increasing the threat of flooding across many parts of the world, so engineers and others in the built environment are turning to alternative methods to tackle water flow and drainage issues than the traditional pipework and sewer networks.
Columbia’s Bruce Gordon: Promoting Sustainability in Construction
The third-generation family business executive talks about why he chose to enter the field, as well as some of the ways the construction firm has been proactive in working toward a better future
This L.A. Lumber Yard Sources Only from Fallen Neighborhood Trees
Angel City Lumber has built a business on locally sourced wood, a trend founder Jeff Perry hopes will catch on elsewhere as the industry works to be more sustainable
This Nonprofit Is Rebuilding Communities with Reclaimed Construction Materials
The ReBuilding Center in Portland, Oregon, aims to preserve construction materials for re-use, with the goal of keeping the discarded matter out of landfills as the industry works to be more environmentally sustainable
Amsterdam Moves to Mandate Wood Building. Here’s Why.
Inspired by the environmental advantages of wood construction, the European city recently passed groundbreaking legislation mandating that all new buildings constructed after 2025 consist of at least 20% wood or other biobased material (from 2022)
This New Building Tech Aims to Cut Costs, Increase Energy Efficiency
Aeroseal retrofits buildings with an aerosolized duct sealing technology that injects a fog of sealant particles into pressurized spaces and uses physics to pull the particles to the leaks in the ductwork
Built Celebrates Construction’s Sustainability Push
Making construction more environmentally sustainable is a vital focus for the industry. Here, we look back on Built’s most recent top stories about the industry’s sustainability push
What Causes Urban Blight – And What Can Be Done About It
Cities across the globe have experienced urban blight, where districts that have seen a significant downturn in fortunes are abandoned and residential and business properties left vacant. Responding to this change in fortunes is becoming an industry in itself.
5 Fundamental Principles of ‘Slow Architecture’
The design approach that grew from the slow food movement emphasizes functional and beautiful spaces that prioritize sustainability and an appreciation for nature
This 3D-Printed House Is Made Entirely of Bio-Based Materials
The fully recyclable structure could provide an eco-friendly solution to the affordable housing crisis, skilled labor shortage and supply chain disruptions
Building—And Tearing Down—Fast: Inside the World of Temporary Construction
In an industry where most projects take years—even decades—to complete, some contractors are in the business of erecting buildings in a matter of weeks
