MELROSE, Mass. — With all the recent advances in prefabricated home construction, it’s not too uncommon to see a house arrive on the back of a truck. What’s unusual is when the basement does, too. In ...

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A modular, precast system of concrete 'rings' can be connected in different ways to build a range of models of energy-efficient homes. Pablo Moyano Fernández, CC BY-SA Wood is, by far, the most common ...

With the recent advances in prefabricated home construction, it’s not too uncommon to see a house arrive on the back of a truck. What’s unusual is when the basement does, too. In the space of just ...

What would you say if I told you that you could easily and safely install your new home foundation during these bitter cold months? In addition, what if I told you that you didn’t need to bother ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. But wood construction isn’t engineered for long-term durability, and it often ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Pablo Moyano Fernández, Washington University in St. Louis (THE CONVERSATION) Wood is, ...

Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. But wood construction isn't engineered ...