Cinder block house

Cinder block homes are slowly gaining momentum on the American landscape. A cinder block house is more durable, energy-efficient, and...

Wondering about cinder block houses? Then click here. We'll cover their benefits, disadvantages, and whether they're worth considering.

Read our article below to learn more about the differences and benefits of constructing with cinder and concrete blocks. If you are looking into building a house or buying a ready-made structure, chances are you need to decide on what material to use for it. Your new house can be…

For the past few years, we've been learning about how beautiful concrete blocks can be as a building material. The latest 'lesson' came with a visit to the late Alexander Calder's home in Connecticut for a birthday party for his daughter, who is a friend of ours. An artist who worked in a wide variety of materials, Calder built several buildings on the property over the years, out of ordinary cinder block. The austerity and simplicity of the architecture, coupled with abundant windows and…

This is the Ampersand Tiny House on Wheels. It was designed and built by Zyl Vardos in Olympia, Washington. To explore more amazing tiny and small homes like this, join our Tiny House Newsletter! Ampersand Tiny House by

Discover inspiring ways to add color and personality to your outdoor or indoor space using paint. From bold geometric patterns to subtle ombre effects, explore techniques for turning plain cinder blocks into stylish statement walls. Elevate your home decor and showcase your creativity with these innovative paint ideas.

Concrete Block Houses, 1948. Popular Mechanics. From the Association for Preservation Technology (APT) - Building Technology Heritage Library, an online archive of period architectural trade catalogs. Select a material or era and flip through the pages of complete catalogs.

Concrete block has been used as a building material for more than a century. In some regions, concrete block is also a common building material frequently used in home construction. Generally, concrete blocks are fabricated using products such as Portland cement, different aggregates such as stone or quartz, and ...

If you are planning to build a garage out of concrete block, you should know how many blocks you will need before you shop around at local block suppliers.

Olson Kundig’s Sawmill house is the only custom residential project honored with a 2018 AIA COTE Award; it was also…