House in Hakusan - KENTA HIRAYAMA ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES. Image © Tomooki Kengaku Solid construction focuses on volumetric building by starting with a standardized ...

As the global community grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, the construction industry finds itself at a critical juncture. Responsible for approximately 40% of worldwide greenhouse ...

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, but its production is a significant source of carbon emissions due to the energy-intensive process of cement manufacturing. As the ...

In 2003, Stephen Kieran and James Timberlake wrote Refabricating Architecture, a book that argued the time had come to reevaluate and update basic design and construction methods that have constrained ...

Guédelon is a “modest castle” in France, which authentic historical craftspeople are building. Stone is rarely used to bear weight in buildings today, but it was the best option in the 13th century.

Fire stations are unique buildings that do not fall under a single building classification. These structures must accommodate not only sleeping quarters and automotive storage, but also allow for ...