The Polish designer and architect Oskar Zieta, together with Philipp Dohmen, created an engineering technique enabling the fabrication of lighter and less expensive steel products without compromising structural strength.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
15 Oct 2021
What is the future of architecture? Is there still a place for aesthetic beauty, as seen in the baroque charm of European cities? Or is the future more functional and procedural, an urban landscape of blocks? Or is there room for both? To what extent is there a trade-off between beauty and function, and can attractive buildings have both practical and visual benefits? This article will discuss the subject.
By Reginald Davey
14 Oct 2021
Biophilic design has been gaining interest within the construction and urban planning industries. Trying to incorporate nature into buildings and public spaces intends to promote people’s health and wellbeing, as well as create spaces with sustainability built-in.
By Ben Pilkington
12 Oct 2021
Cool roofs and cooling islands provide cost-effective and simple solutions that may be fundamental to tackling urban heat islands.
By Sarah Moore
7 Oct 2021
According to reports, the entire UK construction industry is having to navigate shortages of steel, timber, paints, adhesives, and other essential building materials, from architects at the planning stages to workers at the ground level.
By Brett Smith
4 Oct 2021
Concrete researchers have recently focused on using nanomaterials to develop superior coating materials. In particular, graphene oxide, produced by the chemical exfoliation of graphite, has emerged as a promising candidate for concrete protection.
By Brett Smith
3 Jun 2020
Modern building ceramics are often treated to achieve a range of special properties and to improve their overall quality.
By Ben Pilkington
20 May 2020
Geopolymer foam concrete has become increasingly popular mainly due to its property as an excellent thermal insulator, allowing buildings in cold regions to retain heat and therefore become more energy efficient.
By Sarah Moore
5 Mar 2020
Nondestructive metrology techniques are beneficial when it comes to analyzing building materials, particularly concrete and pavement. Metrology can also be invaluable when it comes to assessing potholes and the overall status of roadways.
By Brett Smith
10 Mar 2020
With termite season approaching this article looks at how you can help prevent your home becoming a meal for termites