Kimberly Lawson

Articles from Kimberly

Renovation Considerations for Historic Buildings

Before renovating older buildings several issues should be considered first, particularly if the building is historic.

22 Jun 2017

Future City Life on Mars

A closed waterway system with an artificial waterfall, soil that provides ongoing nutrients, oxygen and water 3D printing that is programmed to construct suited-for-conditions buildings. What do these ideas have in common?

21 Jun 2017

Geopolymers as an Alternative to Cement

For many construction industry leaders, including researchers, the fact that up to 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions (more than global air traffic each year) comes from cement production means that alternatives to cement must be explored.

21 Jun 2017

What To Know About Bioengineered Construction Materials

This article will provide an overview of bioengineered building materials, discussing materials, products, and projects that have been made possible due to research in this area.

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

With an increase in the pressure to decarbonize the built environment and build more carbon-neutral buildings, the reduction of embodied carbon has become of great importance.

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

AZoBuild talks to Professors Noguchi and Maruyama about their research and development of Calcium Carbonate Concrete (CCC), a new material that has the potential to cause a sustainable revolution in the construction industry.

Kimberly Lawson

Articles from Kimberly

Renovation Considerations for Historic Buildings

Future City Life on Mars

Geopolymers as an Alternative to Cement

Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

What To Know About Bioengineered Construction Materials

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

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