Flooding is a significant problem for buildings all around the world, including architectural treasures like the Farnsworth House that have been plagued by the issue time and time again. In particular, one-third of the entire continental U.S. are at risk of flooding...
In an unprecedented collaboration, five technology giants and one flooring maker are showing their commitment to a healthier environment by joining the board of Building Transparency—a nonprofit formed recently to increase the impact of a free-to-use digital tool for...
Bangladesh’s Beximco Group said it will set up a plant in Detroit to make masks as demand surges for protective gear in the U.S., the nation with the most coronavirus cases. The Dhaka-based conglomerate, which started selling the generic version of Gilead...
Cross-laminated timber, or CLT, is touted as a more sustainable option for building construction than concrete and steel. But is it really? The answer is complicated. CLT is intended to replace concrete and steel whose production accounts for about 13% of global...
The construction industry is responsible for 75% of the consumption of earth’s natural resources. Stone, sand, iron, and many other finite resources are extracted in huge quantities to supply the markets. Additionally, construction sites themselves generate...
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