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Imagine a chalky white mineral, born from ancient seas and now silently shaping the walls around you. Gypsum’s journey is ...

The low elevation species are sensitive to fire, and thus only found on rocky areas where the geology itself is fire-resistant. In recent years, drought combined with beetle and disease infestations ...

Institute researchers also entered the community in the days following the destruction and uncovered what types of homes were worst-hit by the fires, and which were more fire resistant.

Bushfires are a rising concern, leading people to explore fire-resilient forms of architecture ... The wooden elements at the front are bushfire-resistant and durable to match the sustainability theme ...

Tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods, boost home insurance costs largely because they are making construction materials for repairs, such as wood and drywall, more expensive. The higher ...