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?
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?
COVID-19 has hurt the food-service industry, leaving designers focused on the segment searching for a new way forward
Colour, particularly lighting, plays a vital role in how people experience interior spaces. Here’s why architects and builders shouldn’t overlook its value
The industry’s stern reputation and physical toll mean construction firms need to make a deliberate effort to care for workers’ mental well-being.
Embracing the impact of new and disruptive technology in the construction industry means also managing the organisational change that comes with it
This four-part series explores the true nature of innovation in construction and why it may not always play out as expected
Why experts are taking a new look at one of the construction industry’s most ubiquitous materials
MacRebur has designed a way to use plastics polluting oceans and landfills to build roads, parking lots and driveways
Think conventional construction is difficult? In the world of preserving historic buildings, project planning, preparation and execution is even more complex
The emergent field of psychoacoustics shows how a building’s sound can affect those that occupy its space
Construction accounts for a significant percentage of global carbon emissions, meaning builders need to shift to more sustainable building strategies
With concrete’s prevalence doing damage to the environment, here’s why some builders should consider a return to stone
Experts predict enhanced jobsite sanitation, off-site work and remote working arrangements to be part of the ‘new normal’ after the COVID-19 pandemic ends
A prefab engineer with a psychology background explains how to approach change
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center is developing potentially game-changing materials for the industry
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