Ben Pilkington

Feature Writer

B.A. (Hons) English Language and Literature, M.St. English Language and Literature

Ben Pilkington is a freelance writer who is interested in society and technology. He enjoys learning how the latest scientific developments can affect us and imagining what will be possible in the future.

Since completing graduate studies at Oxford University in 2016, Ben has reported on developments in computer software, the UK technology industry, digital rights and privacy, industrial automation, IoT, AI, additive manufacturing, sustainability, and clean technology.

Ben is happiest on a bicycle, loves sleeping in a tent or under the stars, and can’t function properly without coffee.

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Articles from Ben

How Can Moss Contribute to Urban Greening?

Researchers in Italy have recently developed a moss-building skin that can contribute to urban greening at scale and within tight town budgets.

21 Jun 2022

Using Ceramic Waste as a Concrete Aggregate

At present, ceramic waste use is limited in the construction industry due to a lack of understanding. In fact, ceramic waste matches or can improve the performance of other common aggregates used for concrete.

13 Jun 2022

A Closer Look at Mixing Rubber into Concrete

A new generation of researchers is now focused on experimentally verifying rubberized concrete’s properties to enable the more widespread use of a potentially greener construction material.

12 May 2022

A to Z of Insulation Materials

There is a wealth of options when it comes to building insulation materials. Bulky fiber materials like fiberglass and cotton, rigid foam boards, polyurethane, and straw all get used in different insulation applications in the construction industry.

29 Apr 2022

A to Z of Glass Types for Construction

Glass is a non-crystalline amorphous solid that is often transparent; it has wide applications in construction. This article examines some of the different types of glass used for construction.

29 Apr 2022

An Overview of Architectural Software

Architects use computer software to create 3D models and 2D construction documents, develop concepts and ideas, communicate with clients and stakeholders, and manage complicated projects.

14 Apr 2022

How is Foam Concrete Used in Construction?

Foam concrete is a unique concrete material with numerous applications not only in the construction industry. This article explains what the material is, describes its advantages and applications, and relays the latest advances in foam concrete research.

11 Apr 2022