Dear Jim: I'm looking at construction options for our new house. I like concrete for its strength, efficiency and abundant materials. What are some of the ways concrete can be used for homes? Dear ...

Despite being ubiquitous in countries around the world, particularly in Europe and South America, concrete homes are still fairly rare in the United States when compared to the hegemony of wood.

Two home builders in northwest Ohio are finding some customers are receptive to giving concrete homes a try, marking a departure from the wood-framed homes typical in the region. According to a report ...

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 ...

The doors could soon close on new construction of wood-framed homes. At least that is what many regulators are pushing to make happen. After decades of wood-framed houses being pummeled by wildfires, ...