A load-bearing wall works to support the weight of the structure, while a non load-bearing wall is simply a cosmetic addition. This means that you can remove a non load-bearing wall without any ...

Identifying load bearing walls doesn't always require an expert, but it does require keen observational skills. If you plan on making any modifications to your home, you have to first identify which ...

A Germany-based construction engineering company says it has constructed the world’s first load-bearing concrete walls built with a 3D printer. Züblin built a new warehouse from a single 3D print for ...

If your home renovation plans include open plan living, you're probably looking to remove some internal walls. But, while it's fair to assume external walls are load-bearing, it's not always as simple ...

Building a wall is but one of many tasks involved with the construction of a room addition or an extensive remodel. Knowing a few "whys" and "hows" about the assembly can simplify the process and ...

In 1872, a 28-year-old apprentice draftsman named Daniel Burnham opened an architecture firm with his good friend, John Root. Burnham and Root would soon become one of the finest architectural firms ...

When removing internal walls, building regulations will usually apply if the walls are providing any protection in the case of a fire. They will also likely apply to load bearing walls, chimneys, ...

Insulating concrete forms have a long history of success in low-rise buildings, but now Building Teams are specifying ICFs for mid- and high-rise structures—more than 100 feet. ICF walls can be used ...

Züblin, a Germany-based construction engineering company and subsidiary of Putzmeister and Strabag, announced it constructed a building from a single 3D print with load-bearing concrete walls; a ...