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Brief  Given the rise of the farmhouse aesthetic in recent years, it comes as no surprise that people have gone all-in on barndominiums. As made famous in recent years by Joanna Gaines, barndominiums are refurbished (or newly built) barns that serve as a condo, home,...

Brief Control of concrete strength and maturity in large-scale projects has traditionally been recorded and measured manually. Nowadays, there are new technologies that allow builders to melt sensors directly into the concrete, which –connected to a transmitter– show...

Brief  A straw bale house is made using straw as either a main structural element, insulation, or both. The buildings are constructed by stacking rows of compact straw bales on a strong foundation before sealing with a moisture barrier and outer plaster layer. They...

Brief  Nearly 2,000 years on, how are the Colosseum and the Pantheon still standing despite earthquakes, floods and military conflicts?   Insight nside the Colosseum's stone and mortar bowl, visitors have ample space to picture the roaring crowds of more than...

Brief  Extracting materials is wreaking havoc on the planet. Could the world's growing mounds of waste hold the key to sustainable construction?   Insight We now smash, grab and pull some 100 billion tonnes of raw material out of the fabric of the planet in just...

Brief  Painting over wallpaper is a quick solution when stripping it back is not an option. Our expert offers his top tips to get the best results for your walls.   Insight Painting over wallpaper is a quick solution for refreshing your walls, especially if...

Brief Mighty Buildings is an Oakland, CA based 3D printed home construction company that is transforming home construction with robotics, materials innovation, and a vision for addressing the dual crises of housing availability and climate.   Insight The...

Brief  According to data from the United Nations Environment Programme, the production of concrete is the source of 8 per cent of humanity’s carbon dioxide emissions. If the global concrete industry were a country, it would be the third-largest carbon dioxide emitter,...

Brief  Steel is one of the most durable materials in the construction industry. So, if you want to build a structure that lasts through even the toughest of all weather conditions, steel buildings are the way to go.In this article, you’ll come across on-point...