Remember those ancient clay structures from history class? Well, clay is making a grand re-entrance into the world of construction, and it's undergone a high-tech makeover. Thanks to a cutting-edge ...

An alternative to standard concrete, rammed earth is a more sustainable construction method that's growing in popularity.

My son and I recently visited the basement of an older house. We were looking at its overall structure, boiler and the foundation walls. He’s about to buy his first home, so he’s learning about ...

As wildfires increase in frequency and severity, the construction industry is turning to advanced fire-resistant building techniques and materials to create “fire-hardened” homes that can withstand ...

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The author, his wife, and workshop participants recently built this earthbag tiny home. My wife, Mary Jane, and I built our first earthbag home in 2009, after being inspired by the Mother Earth News ...

A clear guide to nail selection, placement, and practical methods that strengthen wall framing and improve overall build ...

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The Coalition for Smart Construction announced recipients of its first seed grants to support projects that will explore new approaches to construction industry challenges. The grants ranged from ...