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.

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As the construction industry moves toward greener solutions, the push for sustainable, energy-efficient buildings grows. Global energy consumption for buildings accounts for nearly 40% of total energy ...

As rebuilding from the Palisades and Eaton fires gets under way, some homeowners are choosing to build differently. Instead of the usual wood framing, they’re working with a material typically ...

Homeowners across the U.S. are running out of options when it comes to protecting their homes. The problem is that climate change has increased the risk of catastrophic damage due to windstorms, ...

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 ...

OF RAIN IN JUST 24 HOURS A HOME, SO DURABLE IT CAN STAND UP TO WINDS FROM A MAJOR HURRICANE. A FLORIDA HOME BUILDER SAYS IT’S ALL CONCRETE. HOMES CAN DO EXACTLY THAT, AND A SUBDIVISION WITH THAT ...

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