When buildings are being insulated or torn down, a lot of waste "mineral wool"-type insulation ends up in the landfill. Thanks to new research, however, that material may soon instead find use in an ...

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. The team hope this new building ...

The team hope this new building material could reduce heating and cooling bills while being environmentally friendly. They developed the cement mortar mix by replacing sand with silica aerogel and ...

Sawdust insulation is probably the most cost effective insulating material avaliable. Our family is planning to build a two story cordwood house in the Northeast, and we’re considering adding ...

With a constrained power grid and the ever-increasing cost of energy, the sustainability features of Pratliperl translate into significant growth opportunities in South Africa, says industrial ...