A study on Shahid Beheshti University's building explores using phase-change materials (PCMs) and photovoltaic (PV) solar panels to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Findings indicate that PCMs, especially on ceilings, and PV panels together can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 50%.
By Nidhi Dhull
5 Sep 2024
This study integrates Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) and Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) to predict concrete's thermal conductivity. By using synthetic data for training, the model achieves high accuracy, enhancing energy efficiency in building materials and reducing experimental costs.
By Nidhi Dhull
4 Sep 2024
A recent article in Scientific Reports introduces an innovative predictive machine learning (ML) model, using active learning to design green buildings (GBs) with optimized energy efficiency and improved indoor sustainab...
By Nidhi Dhull
3 Sep 2024
Researchers developed a deep-learning-based dataset to analyze building facade characteristics from street view images. This dataset aims to enhance automated analysis of building typologies, stories, and materials, improving construction management and architectural design processes.
By Nidhi Dhull
2 Sep 2024
WorldGBC plays a key role in the Buildings Breakthrough initiative, launched at COP26, to achieve near-zero emissions and resilient buildings by 2030. The initiative fosters international cooperation to decarbonize the building sector and promote sustainable construction practices globally.
By Nidhi Dhull
29 Aug 2024
The World Green Building Council's Leadership Summit 2024 emphasized the importance of financial incentives in promoting sustainable construction. The article explores the current state of investments, challenges in valuation, and the need for peer-to-peer cooperation to drive a rapid transition to net-zero emissions in the construction industry.
By Nidhi Dhull
27 Aug 2024
Incorporating nano-alumina (NA) into ultra-high-performance cement (UHPC) improves its compressive strength and durability by reducing porosity.
By Nidhi Dhull
26 Aug 2024
Despite advancements in 3D printing, modular construction, robotics, and digitization, the construction industry remains largely unchanged.
By Nidhi Dhull
22 Aug 2024
A review explored the construction industry's shift from Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Digital Twin (DT) technologies. The study highlighted DT's potential to extend BIM's capabilities, offering real-time data integration and enhanced project management.
By Nidhi Dhull
21 Aug 2024
A unified BIM language and culture framework has been proposed to align with UN SDGs and the ESG index for sustainable construction.
By Nidhi Dhull
20 Aug 2024
Sublime Systems developed an electrochemical process for sustainable cement production, drastically reducing CO2 emissions. By decarbonating calcium carbonate at ambient temperatures, this method produces essential gases for industrial use, offering a greener alternative to traditional cement manufacturing.
By Nidhi Dhull
18 Aug 2024
A review of biobased insulation materials highlights their climate mitigation potential.
By Nidhi Dhull
15 Aug 2024
Could wool be the eco-friendly material of the future?
By Nidhi Dhull
13 Aug 2024
Researchers applied multi-expression programming (MEP), gene expression programming (GEP), and AdaBoost to predict the 28-day compressive strength of bentonite plastic concrete (BPC) based on its mixture composition.
By Nidhi Dhull
13 Aug 2024
New research from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has revealed new Australian homes are up to 50 percent more airtight than those tested in 2015.