Welcome to the ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards! Now in its 16th edition, this award continues to be the most democratic ...

An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in polyurethane foams. The innovation could lead to more environmentally ...

There are plenty of ways to hide a popcorn ceiling without scraping. Check out these suggestions from home improvement experts to mask your popcorn ceiling.

Abstract: The swelling effect and deterioration of high-voltage cable accessories can easily lead to insulation breakdown and seriously ... the preparation of a surface hydro-oleophobicity coating to ...

To prevent this, it's a good idea to protect pipes with insulation. Covering your exposed plumbing is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to prevent burst pipes. Your local hardware store will ...

Polyurethane (PU) started as a solution to a 1930s shortage, but today it's a key material in industries from insulation to cushioning ... It quickly became popular in coatings and adhesives ...

The most common material used in cavity wall insulation these days is polystyrene ‘beads’. Those in the image below have a carbon coating for extra performance. Polystyrene beads are more popular than ...

A detached house could save around £488 per year (figures from Energy Saving Trust). 1 Surface coating. This is the new plasterwork that covers the insulation layer. Just like a normal internal wall, ...