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THE accompanying illustrations show a method of a new system of reinforced concrete building construction, in which the church walls are erected by means of raising jacks. On the foundation wall ...

Recycled plastic from the automotive industry could become a new kind of building material that lowers architecture's carbon ...

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Buying solar panels is a long-term investment that should help cut your electricity bills and carbon footprint. But will they pay for themselves and earn you money? Solar panels are often marketed as ...