The construction industry is "by far" the largest emitter of greenhouse gases of any sector, according to the U.N. Builders and designers are attempting to tackle climate change using new products, ...

Scientists at the University of Sharjah report that they have successfully transformed desert sand into construction bricks that are more sustainable than conventional cement or fired-clay bricks.

While your budget is certainly a factor when considering building materials, quality, durability, and sustainability need to ...

The morning after the earthquake, the air was thick with dust and silence — an eerie stillness over the valleys of Gorkha and Sindhupalchok. Where once there were lines of colourful homes, only piles ...