Your home doesn't have to be in a flood zone to be at risk of water damage. Protect it with these top renovation tips ...

Replacing traditional construction materials with carbon-absorbing alternatives could cut global CO2 emissions by half, ...

Building experts tell Action News there are roughly 50 ways a fire can burn a house, and eliminating half or more can go a long way to preventing catastrophe.

The more architects try building with hemp, the more they are won over by its incredible benefits for both homeowners and the ...

When it comes to construction and building maintenance, one of the most critical aspects is ensuring that your property is protected from ...

It includes the first film to showcase BRAC University campus, recently completed in Dhaka, featuring an exclusive interview with the lead architect and co-founder of Singaporean green building ...

A Boston architect and his team are busy designing a fire-resistant house, able to sustain winds up to 200 mph.

Successfully upgrading these systems requires careful planning, adherence to evolving codes and strategic implementation of ...

Porous materials are materials with pores (cavities, channels or interstices). The characteristics of a porous material vary depending on the size, arrangement and shape of the pores, as well as ...

The all-important thing to know about this is that it’s one of the first ever jackets to use Gore-tex’s brand new ePE fabric. This is a new waterproof material from Gore-tex that looks set to replace ...

We like: this is very affordable compared to some of the other brands. We don’t like: the waterproof fabric which makes up the skirt and is under the quilting is very crinkly Silentnight ...

We didn’t test winter shoes, which are insulated shoes (ankle-height or shorter) with water-resistant (not waterproof ... part of the liner is a synthetic material, but the lining around ...