Environmental sustainability and the energy-intensive construction industry don’t often go hand-in-hand. The construction industry is a massive consumer of raw materials and natural resources, and it ...

MIT engineers turn plastic waste into strong building parts that could solve housing crisis and reduce environmental impact ...

insights from industryMatthew GlasscottResearch Chemist, Environmental LaboratoryU.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, ...

Skilled and reliable plumbing contractors will always be highly-valued, after all, no building project can be completed without an appropriate plumbing system. However, as we’ve seen across all major ...

The construction industry is at a crossroads, and it urgently needs to shift towards more sustainable practices. As one of the largest consumers of global resources and a significant contributor to ...

In a major advancement for sustainable construction, scientists have created a cement-free soil solidifier from industrial waste. By combining Siding Cut Powder and activated by Earth Silica, an ...

In keeping with Northwestern University’s commitment to be a national leader in sustainability to establish the University standard for incorporation of sustainable practices into the process of ...

This TreeHugger is a huge fan of Broad Sustainable Building's prefab building technology, and I have been impressed by the passion of its chairman Zhang Yue, who is trying to build the world's tallest ...

Chapter at Madison will include numerous green design elements, such as green roofs, energy-saving appliances and EV-ready parking. Rendering courtesy of CRG/Lamar Johnson Collaborative From city ...

Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a degree in Journalism from Ohio University. Modular ...