Wood is often hailed as a low-carbon hero, a natural alternative to steel, concrete and plastic. It's a vital tool in the ...

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New research showing a negligible difference in whole life carbon emissions between concrete masonry and timber construction has been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA). The Future ...

Although lumber does show promise as a renewable alternative to structural materials such as steel and concrete, it still ...

Researchers have figured out how to make wood much stronger by injecting it with iron minerals found in soil. This discovery, while still experimental, might eventually transform how we build ...

Researchers across US institutions set out to enhance the properties of wood to create a "high-performance, eco-friendly ...

With more than 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, a new method could revolutionize how we build ...

By infusing red oak with ferrihydrite using a simple, low-cost process, researchers strengthened the wood at the cellular ...

Explore how concrete towers in the Global South reflect development, colonial legacies, and the quest for sustainable ...

The bridges, which engineers say are still safe to cross, face threats from age, pests and even saltwater. Here’s what that ...

An open international ideas contest featuring a $50,000 CAD prize fund is seeking concepts for new high-rise timber housing in Vancouver (Deadline: 2 May) ...

With more than 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, a new method could revolutionize how we build sustainably. By infusing red oak with ferrihydrite using a simple, low-cost process ...