The use of hemp as a material is gaining speed across industries, including health and beauty, textiles, food and more. One of the industries that now utilizes it is in construction. Hemp can be used ...

Most of a building’s carbon pollution doesn’t come from construction., instead it builds up quietly during decades of daily ...

Wall facade systems are vital in improving the energy efficiency of a building, integrating creative design and performance ...

Heating and cooling systems are some of the biggest energy guzzlers in use, so passive temperature control could be a good way to reduce emissions. Phase-change materials (PCMs) show promise for this, ...

MITIGATING HEAT TRANSFER: The first place that insulation should be added to a home is the attic. If it is not insulated properly, the attic can be the biggest source of heat loss and potential roof ...

The housing construction sector is heating up. The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (NYSEARCA:ITB) has surged 11.1% year to ...

The HVAC system of a building works hard to keep occupants cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Insulation works in tandem with the HVAC system, slowing down heat transfer from the outside of ...

A roof is one of the most critical components of any structure, serving as the primary barrier between the interior environment and the forces of nature. It shields occupants from rain, wind, heat, ...

Heat and Mass Transport in Porous Media, Temperature Control Technologies, Solar Technologies, Phase Change Processes, Thermal Insulation, Radiation Control Technologies, Thermal Storage, Thermal ...

Listed buildings are important architectural testaments to a society's rich and diverse history. Formally recognizing these buildings protects their significant architectural elements from alterations ...