Encased in a metal exoskeleton, a construction worker looking like a robot wields a motorized chipper to remove tiles from a wall....

Space aficionados who dream of one day colonizing Mars must grapple with the stark reality of the planet's limited natural resources,...

The construction of Sagrada Familia, which is known for its 12 towers representing the 12 apostles, began in November 1883. The cathedral...

When space is tight or when an outward or inward-opening hinged door is inconvenient, a sliding pocket door makes a neat and sleek...

In only three months, eco-conscious Japanese architect Tono Mirai crafted a charming tiny timber structure that can be moved by truck....

Countries globally are increasingly turning to self certification to combat public sector bottlenecks resulting in both serious...

Like its namesake concrete, hempcrete is a material mixed with a binder that hardens it into a solid in the form of blocks and panels....

When it comes to installing solar panels, tile roofs represent the biggest challenge for solar installers. Not only can installing on a...

While SANS 164-0 deals with general requirements, SANS 164-1 is the standard for South Africa’s big, triangular-shaped plugs and sockets....

Located in one of the most sought-after addresses in the City of Tshwane, with some of the highest average house prices, this new nodal...

A Yorkshire farmer will soon be moving into the first UK house to be built by a bricklaying robot. Pocklington-based Construction...

Several renewable energy projects are set to reach commercial operation this October. Together they will bring a combined 275 megawatts...

For many years, asbestos was used in buildings as a fireproof material. It is often found in insulation, floor tiles, joint compound and...

Light fixtures made using AirCoral, a patented material from Buzzi & Buzzi, are revolutionising the architectural lighting industry with...

The innovation was supposed to save us water. But now, in shocking commode news, the water-saving organization Waterwise has revealed...

Researchers from RMIT University have developed an eco-friendly zero-cement concrete, which all but eliminates corrosion. Concrete...

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In January 2020, the Penang State Government launched an international design competition centered on reinventing the Penang South...

South Africa has enough log resource options available to build close to 95,000 houses a year, according to researchers at Stellenbosch...

Tesla’s Powerwall is now officially available in South Africa, offering locals another way to avoid the load-shedding plaguing the...