Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. In today’s rapidly evolving world, there is an increasing awareness of the need for sustainable practices in all aspects of life. One ...

With natural disasters, an affordability crisis, and limited land on which to build, those in the construction and design industries are creating innovative green solutions to reshape the way we build ...

Brown University graduates Rongyu Na and Myung Bender are the founders of EcoForge, a startup that is developing local and sustainable building materials from agricultural residues and plants while ...

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the construction industry faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. As climate change and environmental degradation continue to dominate global ...

KAHULUI–Imagine one day having the possibility of building a home on Maui using locally grown hemp. As a construction product, hemp has extraordinary qualities. Mixed with lime, water and volcanic ...

A special material is replacing cement while slashing emissions and transforming how we build. From floors to walls, here's ...

After sugarcane crops have been harvested, a great deal of fibrous stalk waste known as bagasse is left over. That substance has been incorporated into an eco-friendly building material called ...

Eco-friendly renovations prioritize energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. By using renewable materials and energy sources, sustainable renovations contribute to lower utility bills and ...

Consider buildings that are an organic addition to your garden, not just some foreign object that has been plonked into place. A garden shed can be far more than just a dingy, damp place where a few ...

In the past few years, designers and homeowners have exhibited a growing awareness for how their design choices impact the environment. This was underlined by a 1stDibs survey revealing that 43% of ...