Architect Jorge Fortan cements his case for a concrete and foam sandwich house. This TreeHugger has never been fond of concrete, preferring straw and sticks as building materials for houses, but then ...

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 ...

The American Concrete Institute has released ACI 318-11, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary.” The ACI 318-11 standard is for all concrete design, construction, ...

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Despite being ubiquitous in countries around the world, particularly in Europe and South America, concrete homes are still fairly rare in the United States when compared to the hegemony of wood.

Spanning 2,962 square feet over two floors, Concrete House is a study in restrained strength and quiet drama. Its monolithic façade—constructed of panel-formed, site-cast concrete and exposed ...

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