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

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 ...

Bamboo, one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet, is well-known as a rudimentary building material used for many ...

Wil Srubar hopes to disrupt this cycle with a nature-inspired concrete alternative that can be produced without fossil fuels ...

Researchers at the University of Maine have managed to 3D print an organic building material with the strength of steel. The SM2ART Nfloor is printed as a single piece in about 30 hours, which is a ...

The demolition industry has come a long way from the days of wrecking balls and rudimentary techniques. Today, it stands at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and strategic planning, playing ...

and ensuring its scalability in collaboration with materials scientists. Reflecting on his early days at the organization, he recalled an emphatic message from Chris Bishop: “The first couple of years ...