The Sustainable Building Materials Laboratory (SBML) is used for the research of myriad building products and materials that make up, shape, impact, and determine the physical/built environment.

Officials have pledged to support innovation involving a shift to environmentally friendly construction materials ...

It really doesn’t look like much, but hempcrete is the green building material that’s got eco-savvy homeowners and architects excited by its potential to be a sustainable alternative to ...

This balance between strength and insulation is crucial for developing sustainable building materials that can perform well in various environmental conditions[4][5]. Overall, the ongoing research ...

Combining geopolymer and 3D printing to produce a moisture reservoir is an innovative approach to sustainable construction. Building physicist Magda Posani led the study of the material’s hygroscopic ...

Further development is needed to address challenges such as low energy prices and the complexities of rentier-state dynamics ...

Four self-paced online courses integrate wellness into all aspects of design and building practice. This program familiarizes you with the chemical makeup of basic construction materials and their ...

A new study examines ways that carbon could be used as a key ingredient in building materials—particularly biomass plastics ...

CLT doesn’t just lock carbon into a building, it also avoids emissions from steel and cement. Together those two materials produce almost 15% of planet warming greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.

The Foundation for Building has long been at the forefront of initiatives that prioritize sustainable development, and its Build Green New Mexico program (BGNM) is a shining example of this commitment ...