In the global decorative building materials market, competition among manufacturers primarily manifests in production ...

Ready to turn some "trash" into treasure? Before finding salvage materials for your project, check your local builders' association and your state or provincial environmental agency for information on ...

The geological period we currently inhabit is known as the Anthropocene, defined by the substantial human impact on Earth's ecosystems and geology. In contrast, the Symbiocene, a term coined by ...

Supply chain disruptions are affecting the availability of building materials. Everything from insulation to plumbing fixtures to framing lumber is scarce. Not unknown before the pandemic, labor ...

A new building material developed by engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute could change how the world builds. Made using an enzyme that turns carbon dioxide into solid minerals, the material ...

University of Texas at Dallas researchers and their collaborators have developed and patented a wood-based material that can ...

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

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have created a new building material that can lock away more carbon than it ...

Eucalyptus forests in Australia are known to burn periodically. It is the trees' way of ensuring propagation, as its fruits – known as gumnuts – have an insulating layer breaks down with the heat of ...

Growing in raised beds can be a convenient method for overcoming challenges associated with in-ground gardening, such as ...