The American Concrete Institute has released ACI 318-11, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary.” The ACI 318-11 standard is for all concrete design, construction, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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What is a concrete house, and is it right for you?
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.
Few cities test a building’s limits like Chicago. From frigid winters and scorching summers to lake-driven winds and dense urban conditions, it’s a proving ground for materials. That’s why architects, ...
Harvard University’s first hybrid mass timber and low-carbon concrete conference center is a bold commitment to ...
Let’s be honest, concrete isn’t going to be the number one response in a short list of decorative building material options for luxury construction projects. But, if you think about it, that mentality ...
Afficionados of modern poured-concrete design were in for a rude awakening last month when they heard NJIT Assistant Professor Matt Burgermaster's presentation at the 64th annual meeting of the ...
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