Thinking about building
Research, data, and field notes on aluminum framing, prefab construction, and why the way we build is about to change.
The hidden carcinogens inside your walls: why your framing material is a health decision
Your home contains at least 55 chemicals of concern embedded in structural materials. Wood framing off-gasses formaldehyde, breeds toxic mold, and requires carcinogenic preservatives. A material scientist explains what to do about it.
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Why prefab aluminum framing is the best way to build an ADU in 2026
California ADU costs have climbed 44% since 2021. Prefab aluminum framing cuts build time in half, eliminates rot and termite risk, and gets homeowners to move-in faster. Here is what the numbers actually say.
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Aluminum framing for data centers: how to build faster when the industry can not find enough welders
The data center industry is spending $52 billion on construction in 2026 but facing a 439,000-worker shortage. Bolt-together aluminum framing eliminates welding from the critical path entirely.
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