CU Boulder researchers are developing new types of living building materials that incorporate bacteria and can absorb carbon dioxide from the air. Bricks made out of these materials are hardy and also ...

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 ...

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 ...

Please note that data may shift between report updates. Please visit Morningstar.com for the most recent data as well as breaking news content. The building materials industry forms the literal ...

A roof influences how a building handles heat every day. Reducing heat absorption at the roof surface changes how the ...