You must have heard that everything old is new again. Well, that is just what is happening with rammed earth construction. This method of building dating back thousands of years ago is undercover in ...

If you're climate-conscious, you might be interested to know that conventional cement production accounts for a massive chunk of annual global carbon dioxide emissions. Concrete and cement have been ...

A team at RMIT University has created a cement-free construction material using only cardboard, soil, and water. Strong enough for low-rise buildings, it reduces emissions, costs, and waste compared ...

Whether you're into bite-sized DIY projects, like building your own backyard fire pit, or bigger endeavors, like coating your garage floor, it's valuable to know some basics about construction and ...

Engineers in Australia have developed a new building material with about one quarter of concrete’s carbon footprint, while reducing waste going to landfill. This innovative material, called ...

Thinking of building a new home? Why not save a few trees and opt to construct your dream house out of earth? What can be more natural than the soil we walk on? It's part of the current "green ...