Concrete and gravel are both popular driveway materials. Traditional concrete is hard-wearing and durable, but its production is harmful to the environment. While eco-friendly concrete now exists, it ...

Having a nice patio to relax or entertain guests on is a good way to make use of your backyard, but not every patio is good for the environment. There are plenty of eco-friendly patio ideas you can ...

Concrete production accounts for approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions, emphasizing the need for sustainable alternatives. Innovations such as LC3, bio-cement, and volcanic rock cement are reducing ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a quick-setting, environmentally friendly alternative to concrete they hope can one day be used to rapidly 3-D print homes and ...

Concrete pavers have long been a staple for patios. They are durable, affordable, and come in a variety of colors and textures. Unfortunately, concrete is about as bad for the environment as a ...

As the backbone of modern infrastructure, concrete forms the very foundation of structures ranging from towering skyscrapers and expansive bridges to residential homes and public walkways. Because of ...

Concrete is the most abundant manufactured material in the world. It is primarily composed of water, cement, and aggregate (sand and gravel.) Cement manufacturing is responsible for about 8% of the ...

In a sweet twist to sustainable construction, researchers from Idaho State University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering have discovered that swapping a portion of cement in concrete ...

The desire for eco-friendly buildings has gone mainstream. Today’s consumers, businesses, investors and more want buildings that are energy-efficient and constructed using sustainable materials, and ...