Innovative materials are teeing up to reshape residential construction, boosting performance, sustainability, and design ...

From engineered wood to high-performance glass, today’s best building materials are chosen for durability, efficiency, and ...

Surfaces brand Neolith makes engineered stone without silica, which has been linked to a surge in severe cases of silicosis. (Courtesy Neolith) Because of this, Australia banned engineered stone, and ...

With the world focused on addressing climate change, scientists have had to get creative when it comes to developing sustainable building materials that tackle carbon dioxide emissions. Scientists ...

Engineered “biochar” made from waste wood and natural clay minerals could help buildings stay comfortable while cutting ...

What if your house could respond to a rupture in one of its structural beams by simply repairing itself, or bridges could patch up their own cracks the moment they appear? As fanciful as it sounds, ...

Buildings are not unlike a human body. They have bones and skin; they breathe. Electrified, they consume energy, regulate temperature and generate waste. Buildings are organisms – albeit inanimate ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual dues for ...

Green Building Materials are transforming India’s construction by cutting emissions, lowering costs and supporting policy-led ...