The built environment is facing a defining challenge. As of 2021, buildings and construction activities accounted for ...

Building a new home, cabin or room addition? You need to know the types of exterior building materials available and the pros and cons of each.

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As April comes to a close, edie and our innovation partner Springwise highlight six of this month’s exciting environmental ...

In Europe, initiatives such as the European Green Deal and Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) are driving ...

Explore the latest breakthroughs in sustainable building materials—from bamboo and mycelium to smart facades and self-healing concrete—reshaping construction.

Introduction Green building materials denote construction items and resources that are environmentally sustainable and efficient throughout a b ...

The study explores biobased materials in concrete, highlighting how hemp and flax influence strength, insulation, and ...

Earlier research has shown that mycelium-bound composites are more energy efficient than conventional building insulation materials such as expanded vermiculite and lightweight expanded clay aggregate ...