If you think of the primary building materials that are used in the construction of your home, what types come to mind? You’d probably agree that materials such as wood, steel, and concrete make up a ...

UNLIKE many books intended chiefly as short cuts to success in examination, this work seeks to impart in a clear, concise, and accurate manner the scientific principles underlying the proper use of ...

Drawing inspiration from the veinous ears of jackrabbits and elephants, Drexel University researchers have come up with a new approach to passive heating and cooling that could one day make buildings ...

Reusing timber is becoming key to achieving sustainability goals in the construction sector. Reclaimed timber is already being harnessed in a more sustainable and valuable way, one example is circular ...