As the building industry recovers, proper education on building science will be key in terms of both business finances and skilled manpower.
The latest discovery: concrete mixed with bacterial spores that activate when they come into contact with rainwater.
The DOE develops an evaporative cooler that uses desiccants to dry incoming air.
Several companies are using recycled plastic as ingredients for lighter, stronger composites.
The next wave of HVAC systems may just evolve from this prototype evaporative air conditioning system.
Scientists turn to biomimicry to devise better, safer products.
Contour Crafting utilizes 3-D concrete printing to manufacture complex components and even entire houses.
What can builders and engineers do to reduce the death and destruction tornadoes cause?
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Ian Cull speaks about the air we breathe at home, and how this environment will improve exponentially as the building industry embraces the importance of raising indoor air standards.
His greatest legacy may be the federal Energy Star for New Homes program, which he founded.