Ecology blocks are large slabs made from recycled concrete, with grooves on the top and bottom to help form retaining walls. But on city streets and sidewalks, they form a different kind of barrier: ...

SEATTLE — A north Seattle neighborhood is split on the for ecology blocks that cover a stretch along NE 127th St and prevent anyone from parking there. Some say they need to be removed from the public ...

A team of scientists has created low-carbon building blocks that not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also minimize the leaching of toxic metals when construction waste reaches the end of its ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. As climate change reshapes life in Puget Sound, from ...

SEATTLE — The massive concrete blocks -- some that weigh nearly 2,000 pounds -- are being placed on public streets and sidewalks in Seattle, prompting concern from housing advocates who say the city ...

Inspired by Turkish American businessman and Co-founder, Engin Yesil, RENCO developed its mineral composite fiber-reinforced product. RENCO came to exist in Florida in the year 2012. Over nearly eight ...

For good reasons, sustainability is becoming more important and prevalent in the building trades. Planning a home build or remodeling project often brings up terms like sustainable, eco-friendly or ...