The idea of a straw building might bring to mind a medieval homestead, or perhaps the fairy-tale dwelling of The Three Little Pigs. Used since the 19th century—typically as a rural, rustic building ...
A team at RMIT University has created a cement-free construction material using only cardboard, soil, and water. Strong enough for low-rise buildings, it reduces emissions, costs, and waste compared ...
Construction site (London, UK). Image by Tim Sandle. Construction site (London, UK). Image by Tim Sandle. Engineers in Australia (RMIT University) have developed a new building material with about one ...