More than 30 % of the EU's waste and over 40 % of global emissions are generated by the construction industry. The waste produced in this sector is particularly challenging to manage as it is diverse ...

In the past few years, designers and homeowners have exhibited a growing awareness for how their design choices impact the ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. In today’s rapidly evolving world, there is an increasing awareness of the need for sustainable practices in all aspects of life. One ...

When complete, the Ascent will be the tallest timber building in the world. (Courtesy Korb Associates Architects) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining ...

Brown University graduates Rongyu Na and Myung Bender are the founders of EcoForge, a startup that is developing local and sustainable building materials from agricultural residues and plants while ...

Green Building Materials are transforming India’s construction by cutting emissions, lowering costs and supporting policy-led, sustainable urban growth.

Answer: I have a lot of thoughts about that, especially since some construction materials are still hard to come by or are taking a long time to arrive. First, maximizing the opportunity to utilize ...

Firing bricks and making mortar and cement is very costly, but organic chemists are working on more sustainable alternatives -- focusing on building materials made from waste products. In another move ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — T2Earth, a sustainable building materials company, announces the launch of OnWood Plywood, an eco-friendly fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW). Made without toxic chemicals, OnWood ...

Holcim is a manufacturer of innovative and sustainable building solutions in global markets. Today, the construction sector represents 38% of the world’s CO₂ emissions. One-third of this footprint ...

Ready to turn some "trash" into treasure? Before finding salvage materials for your project, check your local builders' association and your state or provincial environmental agency for information on ...

The recently concluded 2025 Indonesia Building Materials Exhibition (THE INDOBUILDTECH) served as a significant platform for international manufacturers to engage with Southeast Asia’s rapidly ...