When most Americans imagine a home, they picture a wood-framed house. But in an era of high housing costs and extreme weather ...

In the 1830s, wood construction underwent a significant shift with the introduction of balloon framing. This system used standardized, sawed lumber and mass-produced nails, allowing much smaller ...

Mass-produced precast concrete homes could replace wood framing by offering durable, storm-resistant, and affordable housing in the changing U.S. climate.

Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images In the 1830s, wood construction underwent a significant shift with the introduction of balloon framing .

In the 1830s, wood construction underwent a significant shift with the introduction of balloon framing.

Chris Bortot has been a paraeducator for over 17 years. In the 1830s, wood construction underwent a significant shift with the introduction of balloon framing.

"From Israel’s perspective, this is currently the preferred solution, because nobody wants Hamas or the P.A.," a former 8200 ...