Holcim steps up recycled building materials push with three deals

Holcim on Tuesday said it was buying three companies in Britain, France and Germany that use recycled demolition materials, ...
Global Construction Review

Demolition contractor’s new HQ made with waste from its jobs

The new HQ, named ‘Tscherninghuset’, or ‘Tscherning House’ – a warehouse conversion in Hedehusene, west of Copenhagen – is a natural extension of Søren’s preference for action over words. “When we ...
Construction & Demolition Recycling

Salvaged bricks part of Texas renovation project

Western Specialty Contractors says reclaimed bricks helped breathe new life into a 100-year-old Austin, Texas, building.
The New York Times

The Best Women’s Wool Coats

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nicola Fumo Nicola Fumo is ...
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Fold Oslo creates lighting from kitchen utensils and demolition waste

Members of Norwegian design collective Fold Oslo have unveiled an assortment of lamps made from found objects and waste materials. Named Nytt Lys, the collection contains six lighting designs, ...
New York Magazine

My Last Wool Coat Lasted a Decade. I Went on a Hunt to Replace It.

Welcome to Coat Week on the Strategist, where we’re asking everyone — from New Yorkers to people living in the coldest parts of the U.S. — about their favorite coats and trying out every puffer we can ...
New York Magazine

My Hunt for a Not-Too-Expensive Wool Overcoat

Welcome to Coat Week on the Strategist, where we’re asking everyone — from New Yorkers to people living in the coldest parts of the U.S. — about their favorite coats and trying out every puffer we can ...