House Digest on MSN

Avoid Making One Major Error When Building A Concrete Block Garage

Building a concrete block garage can be a dream DIY project for many homeowners. It's fulfilling to bring to life several ...
ArchDaily

Concrete Blocks in Architecture: How to Build With This Modular and Low-Cost Material

Concrete blocks are prefabricated materials primarily used for constructing walls. Similar to bricks, these blocks are stacked together and bonded with mortar, typically composed of cement, sand, and ...
Chicago Tribune

Concrete made from algae? Chicago firm offers a closer look at ‘bio-blocks,’ a zero-carbon alternative

As pedestrians head down Halsted Street in the Fulton Market district, a spiral structure in the middle of the Mews Pedway invites them to walk toward its center. At a glance, the coil seems to have ...
Spencley Design Co. on MSN

Create a stunning concrete table at home

This DIY project showcases how to build a concrete end table using inexpensive supplies, including a bag of concrete that ...
New Atlas

Algae-based blocks could make for a more sustainable building

Concrete is a huge contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions, and Concrete Masonry Units (aka cinder blocks or breeze blocks) make up a significant part of this. However, a new project by Skidmore, ...