The dramatic survival of a concrete mansion in Malibu amid burned homes made of wood causes a reader to wonder: Why can't she get her home insured?

Dr. Rami Hawileh's research, conducted over ten years at the AUS Structures and Construction Materials Lab, focuses on creating concrete with non-metallic reinforcements and eco-friendly materials ...

That’s why, decades later, Sweis made fire resistance a key focus of her architecture ... let’s build this out of concrete block,” she says. “It’s not your typical home, certainly ...

By replacing fossil-fuel-driven calcination with electric heating, the ECem project aims to revolutionize cement production, reducing CO2 emissions while improving efficiency. The cement industry is ...

Block adds that robust, fire-resistant, low-cement building materials and low-emission, resource-efficient building systems are urgently needed worldwide. “Considering that there will be two ...

Building experts tell Action News there are roughly 50 ways a fire can burn a house, and eliminating half or more can go a ...

Steel buildings are renowned for their strength, durability, and design flexibility. However, there’s a common misconception ...

Amid the charred rubble of burnt-down homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, you’ll find one Chautauqua ...

To the editor: Right now in Los Angeles, we are seeing what happens when we build homes with wood framing instead of tilt-up steel reinforced cement walls that would be more fire-resistant.

Amid the charred rubble of burnt-down homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, you’ll find one Chautauqua ...