Roman concrete has survived millennia, even underwater, outperforming many modern materials. So why don’t we use it today?

Our modern built environment is a carbon nightmare. Making cement, steel, and plastic—the materials we use commonly to build our infrastructure—emits large amounts of carbon dioxide. Living building ...

Soil acidity, often measured as pH, plays a crucial role in plant health and overall soil productivity. Imagine the soil as a complex ecosystem that provides essential resources for plant growth. Just ...

Philip Oldfield has received grant funding from multiple sources and is an Advisory Group Member of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), and the James Martin Institute. This ...

Scaling recycled material use strengthens supply chain resilience amid global disruptions. Using recycled materials can ...