While materials design used to be ruled by traditional engineering and chemical approaches, researchers have progressively found that Nature has lessons to teach. Large numbers of studies have ...

Materiality is a determining factor in shaping the character and experience of a building. Playing with the aesthetic and tactile qualities of materials, the design process encompasses their analysis, ...

The novel façade and interior partition solutions being pioneered by the EU-funded OSIRYS (Forest based composites for façades and interior partitions to improve indoor air quality in new builds and ...

However, challenges persist. In 2024, the extraction and use of natural materials are increasingly strained by deforestation, overexploitation of resources, and rapid urbanization. Many communities ...

Natural Building and building with earth are great for many reasons but one of them is that it’s a way we can combat climate change. With all of the materials needed to build a conventional home as ...

Eco-friendly construction materials play a vital role in enhancing both environmental sustainability and human wellness. These green building choices not only reduce our carbon footprint but also ...

Selecting materials for your green building project can be daunting, to say the least. Every product says it is "green" or "environmentally friendly." In addition, there are different certifications ...

ALTADENA, California (Reuters) - Marialyce Pedersen stood in a white Tyvek suit on her Altadena, California, lot leveled by this month's wildfires. Her house was reduced to ash that spilled into the ...