The Coronavirus pandemic is sure to have long-lasting impacts on the way we build homes. Will COVID-19 cause people to flee the cities and move into the suburbs or into more rural communities? Or is this just a fad that will cool down? People who live in large cities have been severely affected by the… Read more »
While offsite construction has steadily gained popularity in recent years as a construction disruptor, the COVD-19 pandemic has highlighted just how effective this technique is in overcoming the constraints of traditional construction.
Cross-laminated timber is changing the way we build. Thanks to this innovative building material, we can build just about anything from wood, including skyscrapers!
Some are seeing the pandemic as an opportunity to overhaul outdated building techniques in an industry that’s traditionally reticent to change.
Creating stimulus packages for the construction industry that focus on sustainability has the capacity to help the economy while achieving climate change goals.
Entekra is an offsite construction company from California that made it though to the finals of the 2020 Ivory Innovation Awards. On April 16, through a livestream presentation, they were awarded first prize in the Construction and Design category. The Ivory Prize shines a light on foundations, businesses, non-profits and community leaders who work to… Read more »
The University of Arkansas has selected Grafton Architects to design the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation in Fayetteville. “This is fantastic news,” said Farrell and McNamara of Grafton Architects. “We are very excited about building our first building in the United States in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This building helps us think about the… Read more »
BIG NEWS FOR IWBC IWBC and ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) announced today that the events will co-locate the week of November 2nd, 2020 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. ABX is one of the largest events for design and construction in the Northeast and so for 2020, our IWBC exhibitors and sponsors will be in… Read more »
To say that cement is not environmentally friendly is an understatement. In fact, it is responsible for 7% of all carbon dioxide emissions—more than all the trucks on earth produce.
In 2015, China’s Broad Sustainable Building (BSB) company built a 57-story high rise in just 19 days. If you do the math, that averages three floors every day. The building housed 800 apartments, 19 atriums and office space for 4,000 workers. While this feat is truly incredible, the thinking behind it has been around for… Read more »