A new building material developed by engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute could change how the world builds. Made using an enzyme that turns carbon dioxide into solid minerals, the material ...

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have created a new carbon-negative building material that could transform sustainable construction. The breakthrough, published in the high-impact ...

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 ...

The construction industry is "by far" the largest emitter of greenhouse gases of any sector, according to the U.N. Builders and designers are attempting to tackle climate change using new products, ...

Construction and sustainability explore the intersection of the construction industry and sustainable practices aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and environmental impact of building projects.

Using naturally-occurring resources for construction, such as wood and bamboo, have been used for centuries. Meanwhile, other nature-derived materials like mycelium are only just becoming increasingly ...