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Learn how concrete can contribute to a green home

Rebecca Wasieleski

Jun 11, 2010

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Hickman, a student with the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Planning's Studio 804. The students in this group recently built an ultra green home which is currently for sale in Kansas City, Kan. Hickman managed the concrete elements of the home, which you can read about in an article I wrote aboutÂ Studio 804'sÂ Prescott Passive House.

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Environmental Psychology and Concrete

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Concrete Thoughts

Environmental Psychology and Concrete

Our concrete world isn’t always creepy, but when it is – there’s no turning back. Let's talk about the psychology of our built spaces and why some environments menace our minds.

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Exploring how our built spaces creep us out and where concrete fits in.

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Reflections on the many steps taken between The ARA Show 2026 and CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2026.

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Take a look back into last year with the most popular posts from 2025.

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What It's Like Being Judged on Your Concrete Work

... and filmed, and published ... for all the public to see.

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Study Finds Concrete-eating Bacteria on Road Tunnels

Researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology found that a biofilm forms and deteriorates the surface of a concrete tunnel that’s surrounded by seawater.

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What's great is that difference of jobs doesn't separate the industry from itself and something all concrete contractors from the foundation and up can be proud of.

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If it sounds like it's going to be a good year, let's make it so. Take pride in your work. Appreciate your team. Be safe. Be kind.

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Concrete Thoughts

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While preparing for the Concrete Contractor May/June 2024 issue, I'd like to draw your attention to a few items.

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The New New Normal

We've gotten used to a new normal ... but the recovery efforts on improving everything seem to indicate something more. Something better and not just a rebound from some tough times.

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