Q. I am designing a home that will have a monolithic concrete slab foundation. My radiant heating system will be an integral part of this slab. Is it possible to install hardwood flooring over the ...

It’s one of the oldest, most sustainable building materials (if harvested correctly) and recent advances in cross-laminated timber (CLT) have made it possible to build taller, multifamily timber ...

BERGEN, Norway/LONDON-High-rise wooden buildings, led by "The Tree," a 173-foot apartment block in Norway, are claiming a place on city skylines as the timber industry challenges the supremacy of ...

The outdoor patio has evolved from a simple concrete slab to become an extension of our living space—a sanctuary where we entertain guests, relax with family, and reconnect with nature. As homeowners ...

Harvard University’s first hybrid mass timber and low-carbon concrete conference center is a bold commitment to ...

Railroads are built on tradition, but they run on innovation. As infrastructure demands grow and timber supplies tighten, the industry is looking for smarter ways to maintain track integrity without ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On a cloudy day in early October, the architect Andrew Waugh ...

Timber is not the first material that comes to mind when considering sustainable building in Kenya. While forest restoration remains crucial, given that Kenya's forest cover stood at 8.8 percent as of ...