The construction industry plays a significant role in shaping our environment, from the design and construction of buildings around us to the materials used. Because of this large and impactful global ...

Consider buildings that are an organic addition to your garden, not just some foreign object that has been plonked into place. A garden shed can be far more than just a dingy, damp place where a few ...

The 2026 building trends focus on adaptable living spaces, eco-friendly materials, and integrated smart technologies. Modular construction methods are gaining traction for their flexibility and ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. In today’s rapidly evolving world, there is an increasing awareness of the need for sustainable practices in all aspects of life. One ...

Eco-friendly construction materials are reshaping how buildings are designed, built, and measured against climate targets, with options ranging from ancient earth-based techniques to engineered timber ...

Aldo Leopold would be proud. The name of the late environmentalist, often called the father of American conservation, now graces the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center in Baraboo, Wis., which sits at the ...

Joseph A. Wilkes, a Washington architect who had a taste for modern buildings and displayed a bent toward environmental awareness long before it became fashionable in architecture circles, died Aug.

In Michigan, homes and buildings are constructed under rules developed when Barack Obama was president, nearly a decade ago. The state has blown past a deadline under the law to bring them up to date, ...