Summary: There are many ways to be green, but three energy-related technologies stand out for their potential to positively impact the planet. As prices for oil, natural gas, and electricity spiral ...

The Building Energy Smart Technologies (BEST) Center is one of the main research platforms available for the Architectural Engineering students and faculty members. The BEST Center provides ...

Strategic Agreement Expands Company’s Smart Infrastructure Capabilities and Positions FBS Global to Pursue Higher-Value ...

"This project is a work-in-progress on HygroStructures (‘hygro’ from the root Greek word ‘hugros’, meaning ‘wet’), a new class of physical structures that conserve form, material and process.

New HVAC practices, technology helping to make even the biggest of buildings more energy-efficient In the pursuit of a more sustainable future, the commercial building sector is undergoing a ...

How can fungi be used as building construction materials? This is what a recent study published in Cell Reports Physical Science hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated how engineered ...

Rising demand for housing in most major cities around the world is increasingly at odds with efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions, as the literal building blocks—concrete and cement—of the ...

Surface preparation is crucial in ensuring the longevity and effectiveness of coatings in construction. In fact, studies show that up to 80% of premature coating failures can be attributed to ...

The world is rapidly shifting toward sustainable living as environmental concerns grow and the effects of climate change become more apparent. Green technology—also known as eco-technology or clean ...

Current investor sentiment reflects the challenges commercial real estate owners are experiencing. Total transaction volume is down and property values have dropped, thanks largely to a turbulent ...