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

Witness the art of modern mud house construction! Using sustainable materials and traditional tools, this project combines earthen walls with a beautiful tile roof for a timeless and eco-friendly home ...

An editorial series investigating modern uses of cob, an ancient building material made from clay-rich soil, straw and water, and exploring whether it can become a mainstream alternative to ...

The design will offer modern, high-quality housing with a maximum inflow of daylight, according to its designers, the Danish firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects (SHL). It will also seek to create an ...

Dezeen's latest series investigates one of the world's oldest building materials – cob. Building with Cob will explore how this ancient, earth-based material is being reinvented for the modern age.

This week, FEMA released its landmark study, “Building Codes Save: A National Study,” featuring an in-depth look at the quantified benefits—avoided losses to buildings and building contents—from ...

The construction industry, long associated with hard hats, concrete, and heavy machinery, has experienced a digital transformation in recent years. Gone are the days when construction sites were ...

Two Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg homes currently under construction in Toano are using a modern building method called Insulated Concrete Forms.