BUFFALO, N.Y. — Architects have turned to terra cotta for millennia. The clay-based ceramic is durable, lasting hundreds of years; it breathes, providing a natural system to transfer heat and water; ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Terra cotta pots have that uniquely rustic and earthy vibe. While they're great to be used as intended with plants, did you ever think to use ...

RIOS and Arup display a facade prototype composed of ram pressed and extruded terra-cotta panels which also function as planting units. (Courtesy Boston Valley Terra Cotta) The event opened with a ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- For the Atlantic Terra Cotta Company, formed in 1897, Tottenville was its hub. The company manufactured terra cotta decorations for skyscrapers such as Manhattans Woolworth ...

Read Part 2 of this story. My first post for Walkabout with Montrose, (anniversary coming up in March!) was a piece on terra-cotta and carved stone trim. Since that time, my camera and I have been ...

A new exhibition derived from China’s famed terra-cotta army of ancient clay figures will open at the Field Museum in March, the museum announced Wednesday. “China’s First Emperor and His Terracotta ...

Clay offcuts were sprinkled into the concrete, one of several new textures that went into making the space a home. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of ...

It remains one of the greatest archaeological finds in history. In 1974, some farmers discovered some terra-cotta pottery while digging a well near the city of Xi’an. When local scientists inspected ...

Young designers created a special brick that capable of cooling bus stops, school playgrounds, and squares without the need ...