SEQUIM, Wash., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Why is it risky to begin excavation before fully understanding the site? Cody Holmes of Holmes Earth Construction LLC answers this question in a ...

July 17 (UPI) --Earthwork construction may pose a significant health risk, according to new research. During construction, small, needlelike fibers from the mineral erionite can become released from ...

The author describes his experiences in the 1940’s using rammed earth construction techniques to build a rammed earth house, an oddball decision at the time, and how well the structure has served him ...

Rammed earth construction is an ancient method where a mixture of damp earth and a stabilizing agent is compressed into formwork. The mixture is placed and compacted in layers until the desired wall ...

Rammed earth is often celebrated as a low-carbon method of constructing buildings, but some experts are beginning to cast doubt on its sustainability credentials. Amy Peacock reports. "People are ...

Engineers in Australia have developed a new building material with about one quarter of concrete’s carbon footprint, while reducing waste going to landfill. This innovative material, called ...

The historical journey of construction also tells the story of humanity. The enduring examples from the past reveal insights into their specific contexts, and the remnants that have survived the ...

Earth architecture is built on a far-reaching history. Its story continues to be told through aged structures that have stood the test of time. Across the world, indigenous earth construction ...