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Timber Neutral Makes Exclusive Solid Wood Bathtub

Is it possible to make a solid wood bathtub out of a single 3000-kilogram (6600lbs) mass of wood, that didn't contain glue or epoxy? More importantly, can this be done in a sustainable manner?

17 Jul 2017

Advanced Lighting and Automated Shades Reduce Energy Use in Modern Office Buildings

By using advanced lighting and automated shades, scientists from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) found that occupants on one floor of a high-rise office building in New York City were able to reduce lighting energy usage by nearly 80 percent in some areas.

12 Jul 2017

Engineers Discovers New Way to Assess Green Roofs

The concept of green-infrastructure is quite attractive, but there is apprehension regarding its effectiveness. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are employing a mathematical approach traditionally used in earthquake engineering to establish how well green- infrastructure functions, and to communicate with policymakers, urban planners, and developers.

6 Jul 2017

Researchers are Developing New Materials Designed to Protect Buildings from Earthquakes

Severe earthquakes often shake entire regions across the world. Over 2 billion people live in danger zones and many of them in structures not designed to withstand an earthquake.

5 Jul 2017

Study Finds Corrosive Seawater Promotes Growth of Rare Minerals

Around A.D. 79, in his book ‘Naturalis Historia’ Roman author Pliny the Elder wrote that concrete structures in harbors, unprotected against the constant assault of the saltwater waves, become “a single stone mass, impregnable to the waves and every day stronger.”

4 Jul 2017

Scania Installs Largest Solar Roof at Its Zwolle Production Unit in the Netherlands

Scania has taken its most recent major step in its transition to using only renewable energy in its production operations.

3 Jul 2017

Researchers Develop Self-Powered Version of a Smart Window

Smart windows available with controllable glazing are capable of augmenting heating, cooling and lighting systems by changing their tint, thus saving up to 40% in an average building's energy costs.

3 Jul 2017

USGBC Awards LEED Platinum Certification to Mirabella Homeowners

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded the owners of the first 70 completed and occupied Mirabella homes in Bradenton, Florida the highest LEED certification level, Platinum.

30 Jun 2017

ZipWall's New FoamRail Span Mini Adjustable Tapeless Seal can Create Tight Seal in Small Spaces

ZipWall today announced the addition of the FoamRail Span™ Mini Tapeless Seal, an adjustable rail that extends up to four feet and tightly seals a dust barrier without tape.

28 Jun 2017

ChromaLuxe Introduces New Flooring Panels with Moisture-Resistant High-Density Fiberboard Sheets

ChromaLuxe, the global leader in the manufacturing of sublimatable photo panels, has taken the décor and durability of its photo panels from the wall to the floor with the introduction of ChromaLuxe flooring panels. The flooring panels consist of specially coated sheets of moisture-resistant high-density fiberboard that are cut into workable panels and provide a beautiful, durable, easy-to-use option for customizing commercial and residential spaces.

28 Jun 2017

New Study Finds Potential for Thermally Upgrading Suspended Timber Ground Floors

New research reveals the actual heat loss from suspended timber ground floors might be nearly twice that of previous estimates and the potential for thermally upgrading such floors is much greater than formerly expected.

27 Jun 2017

Covestro to Take Panelized Construction to Next Level with Introduction of PUReWall Panel

As the demand for new residential construction continues, more builders are turning to panelization – the prefabrication of structural building components in a factory instead of the job site.

27 Jun 2017

New Open Innovation Project Could Accelerate Growth in Wood Construction

Metsä Wood’s Open Source Wood initiative is a call to action to architects, designers and engineers to join forces, share innovation and contribute knowledge about large-scale, modular wood construction.

21 Jun 2017

Lucideon Releases New DIC White Paper for Masonry Research

Lucideon, the international materials development and commercialization organization, has released a new white paper for the construction sector.

From Lucideon 19 Jun 2017

New Resilient Concrete Using Recycled Tires

Engineers at The University of British Columbia (UBC) have created a more resilient type of concrete using recycled tires that could be used for concrete structures like roads, buildings, bridges, and dams while decreasing landfill waste.

14 Jun 2017

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Timber Neutral Makes Exclusive Solid Wood Bathtub

Advanced Lighting and Automated Shades Reduce Energy Use in Modern Office Buildings

Engineers Discovers New Way to Assess Green Roofs

Researchers are Developing New Materials Designed to Protect Buildings from Earthquakes

Study Finds Corrosive Seawater Promotes Growth of Rare Minerals

Scania Installs Largest Solar Roof at Its Zwolle Production Unit in the Netherlands

Researchers Develop Self-Powered Version of a Smart Window

USGBC Awards LEED Platinum Certification to Mirabella Homeowners

ZipWall's New FoamRail Span Mini Adjustable Tapeless Seal can Create Tight Seal in Small Spaces

ChromaLuxe Introduces New Flooring Panels with Moisture-Resistant High-Density Fiberboard Sheets

New Study Finds Potential for Thermally Upgrading Suspended Timber Ground Floors

Covestro to Take Panelized Construction to Next Level with Introduction of PUReWall Panel

New Open Innovation Project Could Accelerate Growth in Wood Construction

Lucideon Releases New DIC White Paper for Masonry Research

New Resilient Concrete Using Recycled Tires

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Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

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4Reduce Errors and Increase Carbon Credits in Cement Plants With Accurate Biogenic Co₂ Data Reporting

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Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

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Trending Stories

1Eco-Friendly Cement Alternative Developed Using Bamboo Byproducts

2New Concrete Mix Boosts Strength and Durability with Bentonite, Silica Fume, and Fibers

3Breakthrough AI Model Accurately Predicts Strength of Recycled Concrete Mixes

4Reduce Errors and Increase Carbon Credits in Cement Plants With Accurate Biogenic Co₂ Data Reporting

5Seismic Risks Tied to Wall Type in Buildings Near Mines, Researchers Say

6Modeling Bacterial Viability in Fire-Resistant Bio-Concrete