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Nanyang Technological University's Gaia

Tech

University breaks record with enormous, money-saving 'mass timber' building — here's why other schools should take note

"This is a clear cut case (pun intended)."

Home

Homeowner seeks advice after neighbor's logging crew makes a massive mistake: 'Get a lawyer first'

Sporopollenin, Diamond of the plant

Outdoors

Scientists want to use the 'diamond of the plant world' to trap massive amounts of air pollution: 'The long-term dream'

"In places where it works it’s a great idea."

Tech

Expert architect believes cities of the future may be filled with wooden skyscrapers: 'The only path forward…is timber'

Stockholm Wood City, Sustainable infrastructure

Tech

This massive, first-of-its-kind 'wooden city' will cover an astonishing 2.7 million square feet: 'The the city district of the future'

"The point is that we want to use all of the biobased material that we can."

Tech

Researchers work to develop revolutionary wood technology with far-reaching implications for construction industry: 'To replace carbon-intensive materials like concrete and steel'

"We're blessed to have so much light and air in the middle of busy New York."

Tech

Architect turns 1870s carriage house into once-in-a-lifetime property with jaw-dropping feature: 'It feels like living in twice as many square feet'

"It's something we expect the community to really be proud of, because at the end of the day, we are."

Business

Major airport unveils breathtaking renovation with hidden meaning: 'We're the front door to the region'

"People don't think about 50 years' time ..."

Tech

Builders are using a familiar material for cleaner construction: 'We have to think about ... a long-term, sustainable life cycle'

Airport transformed into jaw dropping futuristic city

Tech

This abandoned airport is being transformed into jaw-dropping futuristic city — and it will be ready sooner than you think

Octothorpe House

Home

This ultra-modern home was built using a revolutionary new construction method — and it can even fend off wildfires

Hot, dry conditions as well as strong winds up to 37 mph presented ideal conditions for a forest fire to take hold.

Outdoors

Authorities arrest former firefighter for allegedly igniting deadly forest fire: 'We are very dismayed by the situation'