The mechanical process of refining and smoothing the concrete does create a finish that does not need to be maintained in the same manner as traditional flooring options at that time. There is no ...

How do you know if a polished concrete floor is right for you? Throughout a lot of the build so far I've been talking about using our suspended upper concrete floor as the basis for our thermal mass.

When you initially think of concrete floors, you probably think “cold”, “prison-like” or “industrial”. But with its ability to take on colour and a polished sheen, coupled with its many benefits, ...

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week we look at how to incorporate polished concrete in your home.

Two thousand years ago throughout Central and South America, ancient Mayan engineers cooked limestone and created one of the first forms of hydraulic cement. That cement was the foundation of the ...

The flooring in this Kirkland, WA house helps limit the mechanical heating/cooling required. This house was also built with SIPs which also minimize mechanical heating and cooling. A very modern and ...