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 ...

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: ...

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 ...

Hemp blocks are costlier than traditional building products, but they help address environmental issues and can shave 20 to 30 percent off a typical construction schedule. By Kevin Williams As ...

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 ...

Founded in 2020, the startup, using its patented technology, works to upcycle non-recyclable waste materials into functional and ecofriendly building materials such as bricks and paver blocks The ...