Vermeer and Dwell Earth teamed up to take an age old method of construction and blend it with new technology concepts to create the best compressed earth block machine in the world. Vermeer is a ...

Despite being one of our most useful day-to-day tools, glass is a material that's rarely recycled due to complicated ...

The market demand for construction materials is tremendous in developing countries due to a growing population. To tackle the disadvantages of hollow concrete blocks and burnt bricks Oskam , LEVS and ...

The biggest obstacle in scaling Compressed Earth Blocks for housing is the price and environmental effect of cement which needs to be used as a binder. 5-7% of the block is cement, responsible for 50% ...

Recycled glass could become part of the next big step in sustainable construction. Scientists from the University of Portsmouth in the UK have discovered that recycled glass powder can effectively ...

Scientists have found that recycled glass and lime can strengthen compressed earth blocks. This could be a sustainable alternative to cement for eco-friendly, durable construction materials. Image ...

An innovative collaboration between the University of Oklahoma College of Architecture’s Sustainable Building Program and Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity celebrated a major milestone Saturday ...

Becky Cavanaugh and Randy Seybold’s house near Dripping Springs took three years to build, but their patience is paying off in their electric bills. With some tinkering, they expect their ...