The Sustainable Building Materials Laboratory (SBML) is used for the research of myriad building products and materials that make up, shape, impact, and determine the physical/built environment.

As the conversation around sustainable building materials continues to evolve, there is a growing emphasis on greener ...

Composites are strong, lightweight materials that are critical in driving the transition to a carbon-neutral world. But their production, manufacture and end-of-life carry their own environmental cost ...

cobb and other mud-based materials top the sustainable materials list. During renovations and some new new construction, ...

Amid concern over the impact of chemicals on people and the planet, developments in biotechnology are enabling the use of safer and more sustainable materials. Experts say innovations could help ...

Diwali decorations can be made eco-friendly by using sustainable materials such as clay diyas, upcycled jars, natural flowers for rangoli, and solar-powered lights. Handmade items like fabric ...