Concrete is the most common building material in the world, but it's also one of the worst offenders when it comes to environmental impact. According to Fair Planet, traditional concrete accounts for ...

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Concrete is no longer just a niche material in residential construction. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, the shortcomings of traditional wood-framed homes are being laid bare.

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two construction workers use concrete next to a staircase - Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock Concrete is the most common building material in the world, but it's also one of the worst offenders when it ...