One of the topics of the Innovation in Construction Symposium this year was insulated concrete form buildings.

A woodworker in Canada was working on a house when he found extremely unusual items used as insulation behind some drywall.

When used for insulation and non‑structural walling, this promising material offers a low‑carbon alternative to concrete ...

I have a wall inside of me that I think is made of concrete. It has taken me 17 years to recognize it, 18 to acknowledge it, ...

You’ll need to decide what type of insulation and wall material ... and applying a coat of waterproof masonry cement to the interior of the wall. However, you can address moisture issues from ...

This thick, fibrous material has a high R-value, meaning it’s a great material to insulate a garage, attic, ceilings, walls, and floors. (R-value is determined by the thickness and the density ...

During winter, cold indoor temperatures can increase blood pressure, leading to hypertension and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) and Community Design Agency, Mumbai, have developed a ...

Installed between the concrete flooring, the insulation not only enhances the home’s energy efficiency but also contributes ...

The building looks as if it’s always been there. As though the flood plain forests of Ryerson Conservation Area near ...

Additionally, cellular concrete offers advantages such as heat and fire resistance, thermal insulation, sound absorption ... U-blocks, lintels, and wall elements. The COVID-19 pandemic had a temporary ...

If you have already installed loft insulation and wall insulation and are keen to save even more ... suspended floors (typically with floorboards) solid floors, such as concrete tiled floors. On ...