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
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
Roughing it in the great outdoors is a little more luxurious in these cabins, which underwent a painstakingly detailed and complex design and construction process
They say everything is bigger in Texas. And in 2026, when Austin’s new Waterline mixed-use project officially opens, it will lay claim to being the tallest building in the state. Take a peek inside its compelling design
They say everything is bigger in Texas. And in 2026, when Austin’s new Waterline mixed-use project officially opens, it will lay claim to being the tallest building in the state. Take a peek inside its compelling design
Stanley ‘Dirt Monkey’ Genadek is an unlikely internet star, having amassed nearly 1 million YouTube subscribers who tune in to watch him perform and comment on relatively humdrum residential construction projects
The Nordic country is already a leader in environmentally responsive building; now it wants to make its construction industry the cleanest on earth. Can it be done?
Thousands of miles of open-air aqueducts traverse the state, but evaporation losses make them susceptible to waste. One project aims to solve the problem with a clean-energy producing solution
This six-story Arkansas community center features exterior built-in bike ramps, allowing cyclists to access any of its floors on wheels
Say what now? That’s right—most would agree that mushrooms sauteed with onions atop anything is delicious. It turns out the ingredient may also be a game-changer as a building material that also helps reduce construction waste
Moon World Resorts wants people to vacation on the moon—but instead of sending travelers into space, it aims to replicate the experience here on Earth
For artist and architect Catie Newell, Secret Sky is part of a larger practice of fashioning meaning from unexpected rediscoveries of the conventional built environment (From 2022)
University of Virginia researchers have proven that 3D printing geometrically complex structures made of soil and seeds is possible, spotlighting a critical innovation in the quest to make construction more environmentally sustainable
Forget the rickety backyard treehouses—these tree-based structures are lavishly designed and come packed with stunning structural and design features (from 2021)
Co-funded by the Australian government, Building 4.0 CRC says it can help construction overcome its persistent problems through a new approach to research-based industry innovation
Sensors, laser scanning and other tools that collect jobsite data are evolving rapidly, enabling construction industry leaders to optimize jobsite safety and productivity