Although modern-day skyscraper and bridge constructions could begin deteriorating within 50 years, the Pantheon and coastal sea wall constructions are still standing after 2,000 years. For many years, ...

MIT scientists examined concrete samples from the archaeological site of Privernum, Italy (left) and mapped out the ingredients within (right). The red section is a calcium-rich lime clast. Courtesy ...

Self-healing concrete materials like BioFiber provide a path toward a more sustainable building model, which aligns with ...

A contemporary building immersed in a built environment. This building is made of (material). An isometric view with realistic textures. Image via DALL.E 2 What has surprised many is the increasingly ...

Concrete is no longer just a niche material in residential construction. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, the shortcomings of traditional wood-framed homes are being laid bare.

Researchers studying a perfectly preserved construction site in Pompeii have confirmed that ancient Romans used a 'hot-mixing' technique to make concrete that could repair itself over time. By ...

In this roundup, we explore sculptural concrete buildings that evoke the geometries and monumental aspects of brutalism, but were designed by contemporary architects. The striking buildings in this ...

The exhibition, which will remain on display at least through October, sheds light on this often-overlooked aspect of the history of tall buildings with models, diagrams, photos, drawings, and videos.

Modern architecture is the architectural style that dominated the Western world between the 1930s and the 1960s and was characterized by an analytical and functional approach to building design.