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, ...

A modular, precast system of concrete 'rings' can be connected in different ways to build a range of models of energy-efficient homes. Pablo Moyano Fernández, CC BY-SA Wood is, by far, the most common ...

Concrete is no longer just a niche material in residential construction. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, the shortcomings of traditional wood-framed homes are being laid bare.

In November, Mike Tsamouras will move into a newly constructed home in Vienna on a quiet block on Berry Street. But Tsamouras explains that if the neighborhood ever gets loud, he will be the last to ...

A newly-built, 5,700 square foot home in Cedar Hill has a lot to offer on top of its stunning location. “Please come in,” said Gary Karnavas, the homeowner who also worked as the general contractor ...

You usually can’t spot a concrete house when you’re standing outside or even inside one. Laura and David Owen didn’t know that the two-story house they wanted to buy in Olathe, Kan., featured ...

Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. But wood construction isn't engineered ...