A green or living roof is a flat or low pitched roof with a layer of planting over the waterproofing membrane. The layers of soil and planting provide insulation to the roof along with protection to ...

Titled Bamboo U, the 11-day course included teaching participants how to grow bamboo, treatment methods, bamboo design and model making, engineering, carpentry, and construction. The ArchDaily ...

An asphalt roof’s life span can vary based on the type of shingle, roof maintenance and cleaning, and more. Use our guide below to learn more about how long asphalt roofs last and common signs ...

TOLEDO, Ohio, October 22, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced its 2025 Shingle Color of the Year: "Merlot." A complex yet welcoming, on-trend alternative to ...

New research into the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles is showing a link between the virus and dementia. Megan Molteni, science writer at STAT, joins us to discuss.

It began with a burning pain in her right eye. At first, Elisabeth Cohen thought she’d gotten something in it. But the next day, as she was pushing her hair back on that side of her head, she ...

“Bamboo Procurement Team” is written on the side. The workers listen to instructions on how many stalks they’re cutting — today, it’s about 400. Here at the 3,200-acre Smithsonian ...

Pascal Geldsetzer believes in open access, in disseminating science as quickly as it happens. Even so, last summer, as he uploaded the surprising results of his latest study to the MedRxiv ...

Bamboo fabric, a relative newcomer to the textile world, is making waves in summer fashion for its eco-friendly production and exceptional softness. This sustainable material offers a unique ...

Therefore, you may want to identify your roof pitch before planning your shingle roof installation. Additionally, roofs with complex designs—for example, if there are many levels, eaves ...

One week after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida, the Florida Division of Emergency Management has announced Operation Blue Roof Program is now available. Operation Blue Roof "is a free ...