In 1844, William Goodrich constructed what is believed to be the nation’s first house built with above- grade concrete walls. The house, located in Milton, Wis., was designed to protect its ...

Which house holds up better in a fierce storm _ one with concrete exterior walls or one made of wood? “Ask about any builder what they want in their own home, and they’ll usually say concrete block _ ...

Homeowners across the U.S. are running out of options when it comes to protecting their homes. The problem is that climate change has increased the risk of catastrophic damage due to windstorms, ...

A modular, precast system of concrete 'rings' can be connected in different ways to build a range of models of energy-efficient homes. Pablo Moyano Fernández, CC BY-SA Wood is, by far, the most common ...

Lance Anderson is the owner of Lance Anderson Construction Inc. (Yankton, South Dakota) and maintains a passion for precision with every foundation and wall he constructs. On average, he and his crew ...

You usually can’t spot a concrete house when you’re standing outside or even inside one. Laura and David Owen didn’t know that the two-story house they wanted to buy in Olathe, Kan., featured ...

A coalition of New Orleans developers has revealed plans on a $15 million project to build more than 1,000 mold-proof, eco-friendly, hurricane resistant homes in the Lower Ninth Ward. The gimmick?

While your home's interior obviously has a major impact on its value, many buyers are also looking for a comfortable and long ...

Forget your preconceptions – concrete is capable of so much more than stark, utilitarian structures. Versatile and cost-effective, it's the most commonly used construction material, which can be used ...