A new kind of building material is taking shape in a lab at the University of Michigan. The modular, flat black panels panel is the kind of wall-like material that’s used to clad the exterior of ...

In recent years, recycled building materials have become increasingly popular in the world of construction and home design. From glass to newspaper, your recyclables are being turned into a wide range ...

There’s no reason household cast-offs should be destined for the dump—plenty of nearby agencies are more than willing to give your old stuff a second life. Frost King "No Itch" Insulation is made from ...

During the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries’ (ISRI) 2019 Convention & Exposition April 8-11 in Los Angeles, the Spotlight on Plastics highlighted some unique products that are starting to ...

Recycled building materials--those that are reclaimed when a building is deconstructed rather than demolished-- play an important role in reducing emissions and air pollution and uplifting communities ...

The bathroom is one of the rooms you spend the most time in, so it should be comfortable and functional. Unfortunately, however, making changes can get expensive. On average, a bathroom remodel can ...

The global demand for wood could grow by 54% between 2010 and 2050, according to a study by the World Resources Institute. While some building materials like steel get consistently recycled back into ...

I enjoyed Patrick Bingham-Hall’s article on architecture for sustainability and climate change in the tropics (“Club Tropicana”, House and Home, August 23). But was alarmed to read of building blocks ...

After months of knocking over walls, hauling away debris and squeezing a portion of eastbound West 12th Street into just one lane, demolition of the former Erie Malleable Iron Co. site is complete.