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QUIKRETE Launches New Products at World of Concrete 2018

The QUIKRETE® Companies, the leading manufacturer of pre-blended commercial-grade concrete products for the building and home improvement industries, is introducing QUIKRETE® PRO Fast-Setting Concrete Mix, Advanced Formula QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer and QUIKRETE® Advanced Polymer Adhesives at the World of Concrete (WOC).

24 Jan 2018

Self-Healing Fungi Concrete - A Sustainable Approach

America’s infrastructure could be saved by self-healing fungi concrete, which can help repair cracks in aging concrete permanently.

18 Jan 2018

Smart Window for Enhancing Building Energy Efficiency

Prototype of smart windows for controlled shading and solar thermal energy harvesting developed to enhance building energy efficiency.

17 Jan 2018

Building Insulation Could be Enhanced with Bricks Filled with Aerogel

Improved thermal insulation means lesser heating costs – but this should not be at the cost of sensational architecture.

16 Jan 2018

New System Installed in Buildings Allows Collecting Data on Energy Usage

An energy concept refers to a smart grid capable of deciding how to distribute energy based on cost, availability and customers’ requirements.

16 Jan 2018

AeroBarrier Wins 2018 Most Innovative Building Product and Best in Show Awards

The National Association of Homebuilders' (NAHB) awarded AeroBarrier the 2018 Most Innovative Building Product and Best in Show. This year's competition was competitive, receiving 324 entries for nine categories. A team of judges narrowed the 324 entries to 60 finalists. From the 60 finalists, the top award was Best in Show.

12 Jan 2018

Kellogg Global Hub Receives LEED Platinum Certification

The Kellogg School of Management’s Global Hub has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, joining Kresge Centennial Hall as a Northwestern University building to earn the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest green building rating.

12 Jan 2018

AeroBarrier Helps 'The New American Home' Achieve 45 HERS Index and LEED Platinum

For builders aiming to achieve high levels of energy performance, it just got easier, thanks to AeroBarrier. AeroBarrier is affordable, easy to apply, and dramatically improves the sealing of the building envelope compared to traditional construction practice.

11 Jan 2018

Toshiba Unveils Symbio Multi-Function Smart Home Solution

Toshiba Visual Solutions Corporation has announced the U.S. release of the new Symbio™ multi-function smart home solution, delivering the capabilities of six products—a wireless security camera, smart speaker, voice control with Amazon® Alexa, an intercom, smart sound detector and an expandable smart home hub—all in a single elegant device.

5 Jan 2018

Innovative Visualization Software Helps Assess Performance of Indoor Natural Light

OCUVIS, a visualization software created by an EPFL spin-off proposed to be launched shortly, enables architects to replicate 3D models of buildings to evaluate the performance of natural light inside the buildings.

21 Dec 2017

Sponda's Zeppelin Shopping Centre Receives BREEAM Environmental Certification

The Zeppelin shopping centre located in Kempele has been awarded the BREEAM In-Use Very Good certification. The certification applies to the property's technical attributes and maintenance.

13 Dec 2017

Scientists Take Cue from Sea Urchin Spines to Optimize Cement

The spines of sea urchins are largely made of calcite, which is normally a fragile and highly brittle material. Yet, the spines of sea urchins are highly durable when compared to just the raw material. The cause for its high durability is the manner in which nature upgrades materials by adopting a brick wall-form architecture.

30 Nov 2017

LigniOx Technology Converts Lignin By-Products from Pulp Mills into Concrete Plasticizers

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed the LigniOx technology capable of converting lignin by-products from pulp mills and various other biorefineries into concrete plasticizers that have the potential to compete with the lignosulphonate and synthetic-based admixtures on the market.

29 Nov 2017

More Homeowners Switch to Synthetic Turf Products that Look Like Any Natural Grass Lawn

Since the 70s, artificial grass has come a long way. Today, synthetic turf products feature grass blades that contain multiple shades of brown and green, and companies like Synthetic Grass Warehouse are currently able to supply turf products that look just like any natural grass lawn.

16 Nov 2017

Metal Membranes for Use in Unique Construction

RUDN University professor collated disparate information about metal membrane suspended roofs that would facilitate designing buildings with large spans.

13 Nov 2017