The birth of skyscrapers in the 1880s was a defining moment in the history of architecture, engineering and construction. Although skyscrapers were first used as office...
Author - Belinda Carr
Housing is a basic human need. But a lack of affordable housing to buy or rent is fueling a housing crisis here in the States. Research claims that the US needed 3.8...
When discussing sustainable flooring options, the two most common ones brought up are bamboo and cork. Both types of flooring are durable, made from renewable resources...
The construction industry has witnessed a surge in the popularity of alternative building methods, such as ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms), earthbag homes, shipping...
In 2020, scientists estimated that human-made materials exceeded the mass of all living things on the planet. One of these human-made culprits is Portland cement, the...
When renovating a house, you don’t really think about replacing attic ladders, because they aren’t used very often. However, the old attic ladders in our home were...
A suburban home has become an integral part of the American dream. Suburbs provide an increased quality of life, a sense of community and privacy that isn’t found in...
Traditional wood framing in homes, with studs, headers, and plates, often leads to thermal bridging, allowing heat to escape easily and increasing heating and cooling...
Basement foundations, once a popular choice in northern states, have been experiencing a decline in popularity across the West and South regions over the past two...
Just like with most ideas, carbon credits started off with honest intentions but loopholes have turned it into a bookkeeping trick. Credits can be a greenwashing tactic...
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