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, ...
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 ...
As it seeks out materials to build a low-emissions future, the construction industry is rediscovering tried-and-tested options such as wood, earth and straw. “Building materials made from renewable ...
Moving towards modernity implies questioning established concepts. Today, we are witnessing several projects and approaches in architecture that explore alternatives to energy-intensive building ...
"We are committed." Construction company develops game-changing material that could transform future buildings: 'Will play an ...
The use of natural materials in construction continues to rise as AEC teams look to both reduce their carbon footprint and create an environment that fosters wellness and harmony with nature. From the ...
Experts at an IIT Bhubaneswar workshop emphasised the adoption of low-carbon building materials for a sustainable built ...
The creations of natural-materials builder Brett LeCompte of Dolores are featured in the 2017 architecture book, Small Homes: The Right Size by Lloyd Kahn. Several pages display LeCompte’s straw-bale ...