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A futuristic illustration of biomaterials science and engineering incorporated into architecture and construction

Bringing Building Materials to Life—Literally

Technology & InnovationBy Randy B. Hecht

Can integrating microorganisms in brick or concrete through biomaterials science and engineering make the materials self-healing? The Living Materials Laboratory at the University of Colorado aims to find out

For Traffic Safety, Roundabouts Run Circles Around Stoplights

Project Management & EfficiencyBy Peter Dorfman

In Indiana’s roundabout capital of Carmel, traffic fatalities are way down, and a maverick mayor is taking the case for this traditional civil infrastructure design on the road

Red Car Bridge Aims to Make L.A. More Pedestrian-Friendly

Building, Design & ArchitectureBy Emily Beyda

Projects like the Red Car Pedestrian Bridge seek to transform Los Angeles into a city less reliant on cars and more fashioned for walkers

Seven Trends Shaping the Future Australian Construction Market

Technology & InnovationBy Rob Dunn

Advancing technology, a growing prefab market and more “green” initiatives are just a few of the trends shaping the immediate future of the country’s construction sector

Design a Flat With Your Phone

Technology & InnovationBy Molly Moltzen

New web-based technology aims to help solve London’s housing crisis

New Type of Wood Is Stronger Than Steel, Cheaper Than Kevlar

Technology & InnovationBy David Shultz

The “super wood” could make a splash in construction, body armor and vehicle manufacturing.

What Is Cross-Laminated Timber?

SustainabilityBy Molly Moltzen

One of the latest innovations in construction has a surprising source — the past

Energy Auditing for the 99%

Technology & InnovationBy Rob Dunn

One Northern California startup is bringing affordable energy tracking to the small to medium business

Covering Up Waste

Technology & InnovationBy Emily Beyda

Engineer Stacey Smith of Smith Gardner has made a career in landfill cover design

Are We Running Out of Sand?

Construction & The EconomyBy Morris Mertz

Sand is essential to concrete. And concrete demand is on the rise.

Who Knew Parking Garages Could Be This Exciting

Building, Design & ArchitectureBy Morris Mertz

Adaptive reuse in the age of ridesharing

Plastic Woods

Technology & InnovationBy Rob Dunn

Engineering students create 3D wood with grains and color striations

Custom Homes, Factory-Built

Technology & InnovationBy Ross Ufberg

Plant Prefab is a new kind of modular home builder

Designing for the Design District

Building, Design & ArchitectureBy Ross Ufberg

Mission Bell and David Baker Architects build the feel of history into 855 Brannan

Cross-Laminated Timber: No Longer the “Alternative” Alternative

SustainabilityBy Ross Ufberg

Sustainable building alternative CLT allows for efficiency in building and less risk on the jobsite

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