Moisture is something to be managed. A vapor barrier can cut down on earthy smells, mildew, and general humidity.

Construction in colder climates tends to require heavier framing to manage snow loads as well as increased insulation ... site work (6%), foundation (4%), slab on grade (24%), exterior vertical ...

Building homes in this region involves understanding the effects of humidity and rain on structures and incorporating features th ...

Saunas have been gaining popularity for their health and wellness benefits. If you want to try out the trend in your backyard ...

Wrap exposed pipes with insulating material ... If your house has a slab foundation, close the garage door. Some water pipes are located under concrete floors in the garage.

For the first time since the early 2000s, the AJ has brought back Working Details, featuring a round-up of details published in AJ Specification case studies over the past five years ...

Excavated site soil was re-used to build up the earth berm on the southern side of the house and also in the earth bag foundations ... thermal mass (insulated concrete slab, earth berm, gabion ...

The report focuses on high-impact innovations identified through the analyst's proprietary Technology Foresights tool, such as eco-friendly HVACs, low carbon heat insulating concrete, and modular ...

Illuminated at night, the Kiewit Luminarium is a symbol of the revitalization of Omaha, Nebraska’s Missouri River waterfront.

One month has elapsed since 179 passengers and crew perished in the Jeju Air crash in Muan, South Korea.  One of the ...

Replacing hundreds of billions in residential and commercial buildings and roads is an opportunity to enable a shift to Ultra-high performance concrete and making key structures like hospitals, fire ...

Science and Technology in human civilization and industrial revolution by Emeritus Professor Ranjith Senaratne Former ...