A team of engineers in Australia has unveiled a game-changing building material that could drastically lower construction costs — and pollution — worldwide. Developed by researchers at RMIT University ...

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The idea seems futuristic: At ETH Zurich, various disciplines are working together to combine conventional materials with bacteria, algae and fungi. The common goal: to create living materials that ...

Australia’s construction sector may be on the brink of a quiet revolution, one built from soil, water, and something most ...

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 ...

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an astonishing new material: a printable gel that’s alive. Infused with ancient cyanobacteria, this "photosynthetic living material" not only grows but also ...

Holcim AG is well-positioned to capitalize on global infrastructure and housing growth with sustainable building materials, strong M&A capabilities, and a proven track record. The company's spin-off ...

Paloma Gormley is leading Material Cultures, which has a DIY approach to material sustainability in architecture, to build the future from the ground up. Despite decades of green certifications, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Environmental systems scientist at the University of Delaware. This week marks a historic milestone for the United Nations as ...