WASHINGTON — It used to be only Superman who could see through concrete walls, but an exhibition at the National Building Museum shows that mere mortals can do it too. Called “Liquid Stone,” the show ...

Translucency, at its essence, is an optical property that enables the total or partial passage of light through materials, without providing a clear view of the objects behind them. Despite its ...

If you think you've seen it all when it comes to concrete construction, then you haven't sat down with Blaine Brownell. Translucent concrete is not exactly new, but HeidelbergCement's approach to ...

WASHINGTON — It used to be only Superman who could see through concrete walls, but an exhibit at the National Building Museum shows mere mortals can do it too. Called ‘‘Liquid Stone,'' the show ...

In the construction sector, the pursuit of immediate cost savings during the design or building phase—whether through hiring less qualified professionals, using low-quality materials, or modifying ...