Hempcrete, a bio-based material made from hemp shiv, lime, and water, is emerging as a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete.
By Nidhi Dhull
25 Sep 2024
Stanford researchers developed a low-carbon concrete flooring mix that improves hygiene in rural homes by reducing disease transmission from soil while cutting global carbon emissions.
By Nidhi Dhull
24 Sep 2024
A new cementitious material, inspired by cortical bone's architecture, enhances fracture toughness without compromising strength.
By Nidhi Dhull
23 Sep 2024
A study proposed a human-robot collaboration system for handling building curtain walls.
By Nidhi Dhull
19 Sep 2024
A study proposes automating concrete prefabrication with robots and reusable shuttering systems to increase efficiency and sustainability.
By Nidhi Dhull
18 Sep 2024
Princeton University engineers have created a cement-based material that is 5.6 times more damage-resistant than conventional counterparts, drawing inspiration from the structure of the hard outer layer of human bone.
A study in Discover Applied Sciences demonstrated the use of deep learning models, specifically convolutional neural networks (CNNs), to automatically classify building characteristics for exposure modeling in risk assessment.
By Nidhi Dhull
16 Sep 2024
A novel double-bouligand architecture, inspired by fish scales and created using robotic additive manufacturing, significantly improves concrete's fracture toughness. This innovation offers a pathway to non-brittle construction materials without adding fibers or reinforcement.
By Nidhi Dhull
12 Sep 2024
Exploring various optimization tools and experimental methods to enhance sustainability in construction, such as multi-criteria analysis, genetic algorithms, and life cycle assessments, promoting efficient resource use, reducing environmental impact, and improving structural safety.
By Nidhi Dhull
11 Sep 2024
A sustainable, recyclable support material was developed for 3D-printed concrete structures, enhancing design flexibility and reducing waste in construction.
By Nidhi Dhull
10 Sep 2024
This article discusses integrating machine learning and deep learning techniques to optimize green building design for energy efficiency and sustainability. The study highlights various predictive models that maximize resource usage and minimize environmental impact, showcasing promising advancements in green building technology.
By Nidhi Dhull
9 Sep 2024
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