Learn about the interplay of form, function, and cultural identity in modernist architecture—a legacy of innovation and experimentation.

We hear so much about sustainability in the news that it’s becoming important to many homeowners and contractors to use more ...

These building products and biomaterials from Hempitecture, Timber HP, and others are not only made from nature—they also give back to it.

Why are some people in the green building industry so bullish on bamboo? -- Tim Carey, Puyallup, Washington Answer: Bamboo, one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet, is well-known as a ...

Completed in 2022 in United States. Images by MDB. MDB dismantled this circa 1881 Wagon house and re-erected it along the ...

An origami-inspired robot arm made with material from cotton plants and pigs biodegrades when no longer needed. Such a soft ...

A biomaterial that can mimic certain behaviors within biological tissues could advance regenerative medicine, disease modeling, soft robotics and more, according to researchers.

The resurgence of concrete in contemporary design is about harnessing the material’s expressive power. By integrating natural light, open spaces, and softer textures, modern brutalist-inspired designs ...