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City of Syracuse makes major infrastructure change with enhanced sidewalk technology: 'We can determine if the solution can be expanded'
Syracuse, New York, is trialing a new reduced-carbon cement that uses recycled glass, called Pantheon, for sidewalk upgrades.
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A Guide to Building a Patio with Ceramic Tile
For about 6,000 years, builders have been using ceramic tile outdoorson buildings, walkways, and even streets. Not only does ...
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Canada and the world’s progress on low-carbon concrete since COP28
Emissions from concrete are responsible for 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it remains a favoured construction ...
30 Staircase Ideas That’ll Make Every Trip Downstairs a Grand Entrance
These 30 beautiful staircase ideas transform your space with thoughtful decoration and design, making your staircase the ...
The secrets to fixing damaged concrete
Mix up the secret ingredient: cement paint. Cement paint is made by mixing pure Portland cement with clear, cold water. (Add enough water to make a mix that has the consistency of warm gravy.) If the ...
Faulty concrete caused their foundations to crumble. Now, they want the state to step in.
Thousands of homes across the state may have failing concrete foundations due to pyrrhotite, an iron sulfide present in ...
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An Arthur Erickson Gem Seeks $8M After a Thoughtful Remodel
Built in 1972, the concrete home steps down a steep, wooded hillside in West Vancouver and features four levels that open to ...
Peel-And-Stick Stair Treads Are the Genius Way to Add Style and a Bit of Grip to Your Stairs — "It's a Win-Win"
Traditional stair runners are not just a big commitment; they can be costly too. That's exactly what makes this 10-minute ...
Take the ‘Death Stairs’ if You Dare
A Facebook page, which began among a few friends, has grown into a popular photo collection of hazardous stairs.
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MSN Warszawa
The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners, opened its doors this past October, showcasing works by Cecilia Vicuña, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Sandra Mujinga, Kim Gordon, ...
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Weiss/Manfredi wraps University of Toronto’s Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus with faceted precast concrete panels
A pair of flat-top concrete pyramids designed by New York City–based architecture firm Weiss/Manfredi now anoint the entrance ...
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Bay Street Mixed-Use Building / Matyas Architects & Interiors
Completed in 2023 in Brighton, Australia. Images by Alex Reinders. As both the residence of our Founding Director, John ...