Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, but its production is a significant source of carbon emissions due to the energy-intensive process of cement manufacturing. As the ...

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, the idea of building a green home using traditional techniques might sound like you’d be taking a step backward. However, it's important that we re-evaluate ...

Explore how modern homes are built, from structural planning to materials and construction methods. A clear look at efficiency, design, and craftsmanship in today’s building process. What defines a ...

Discover the art of building a sustainable mud house in the heart of the forest. Learn primitive construction methods, step-by-step techniques, and how to work with natural materials to create a ...

3D-printed houses seem poised to be the next revolution in home construction. Utilizing 3D-printing technology on a grand scale like that needed to craft houses unleashes design potential and removes ...

My son and I recently visited the basement of an older house. We were looking at its overall structure, boiler and the foundation walls. He’s about to buy his first home, so he’s learning about ...

Concrete is no longer just a niche material in residential construction. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, the shortcomings of traditional wood-framed homes are being laid bare.

As wildfires increase in frequency and severity, the construction industry is turning to advanced fire-resistant building techniques and materials to create “fire-hardened” homes that can withstand ...

As the global community grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, the construction industry finds itself at a critical juncture. Responsible for approximately 40% of worldwide greenhouse ...

The Dave Cooper LIVE show has traveled more than 21,000 miles across the country to find and share the most innovative home building techniques and processes. On July 4, 2020, the Cooper family ...

Minnesota State College Southeast is creating a new two-year Construction Technology A.A.S. degree in Fall 2018, merging modern carpentry training with sustainable building practices. Travis Thul, MSC ...