Living in a house made of fungi and bacteria may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but researchers are now one step closer to eventually making it a reality, according to a new study. A ...
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 ...
Fungi are master engineers capable of building vast networks underground. Now, researchers have harnessed their capabilities to create a living building material that could be a sustainable ...
Living buildings, quantum computers, safety by design, home robots and AI-assisted pandemic preparedness. Europe’s researchers are reshaping how we live, work and design our cities in 2026.By Anthony ...
From engineered wood to high-performance glass, today’s best building materials are chosen for durability, efficiency, and ...
Over the last decade, the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program has established itself as the preeminent industry standard for rating green buildings. Despite LEED’s remarkable success, however, ...