It is just very difficult for new plants to compete with tree roots, especially in the shade. Add organic matter to the ...

Wooden shingles characterize the appearance of roofs and facades in the Alpine region and have been hand-crafted for generations. This centuries-old craft inspired researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich ...

If you've gotten into the habit of saving empty glass jars but don't know what to do with them, you might just be on the path ...

Taking on the ultimate challenge—constructing a retaining wall using insanely heavy blocks! Watch the process, struggles, and final result. #RetainingWall #DIYConstruction #HeavyLifting Live ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The city of Grand Rapids has condemned a large building along Division Avenue downtown. The more than 167,700-square-foot Keeler Building stands at 56 Division ...

The use of mass timber in building in New Zealand is minor compared to steel and concrete - but it is growing in its use and popularity. Mass timber is engineered by laminating thin sheets of wood ...

Coimbatore’s Kuthirai Vandi Court, a handsome building of the British-era that kept a vigil on horse cart owners cranked to a halt in the 1990s. Over the years, this masonary structure built ...

The Trump administration is creating a task force to identify federal land that would be suitable for building affordable housing. The initiative marks the administration’s first step toward a ...

The concept of reinforced soil structures has existed for centuries, with ancient civilisations using stone and timber to stabilise slopes and build terraces. However, modern segmental retaining walls ...