Building sustainably isn’t cheap. The total cost of ownership for an eco-friendly house is 7-11% higher than a standard home.

Hot on the heels of the warmest spring on record , Australia is baking through another scorching summer. Heatwaves around the country contributed to ...

The two "ultra-low-energy-use building houses" boast several passive house standards, including a green roof and thick walls ...

An innovative renovation preserves the character of the vaulted thin-shell structure, while creating fabrication spaces for Colorado College's arts programs.

CEMATRIX announces that it has won $5.8 million in new contract awards. These awards are split between executed contracts and contracts in process. Significant awards as part of the $5.8 total include ...

For families impacted by wildfires, the idea of rebuilding their home can be daunting. Not only is there confusion about how ...

A lot can change in four decades. In its comprehensive renovation of the relatively young Renaud-Barrault Library in Avignon, ...

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

The global buildings sector currently contributes a third of greenhouse gas emissions (12.3 GtCO 2 in 2022). [1] This comes ...

Over time the residual moisture can even infiltrate basement walls and cause structural damage to floor joists or concrete slabs ... vapor barrier and full foam insulation. While a plastic ...