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Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Infrastructure Through Smart Design

Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Infrastructure Through Smart Design

It has been nearly 40 years since the first smart building was unveiled to the public, promising a high-tech future where technology, improved infrastructure, and everyday life seamlessly meet.

By Reginald Davey 2 Oct 2023
The UN’s Decarbonization Plan for the Construction Sector

The UN’s Decarbonization Plan for the Construction Sector

In line with achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and limiting global warming to 1.5oC above pre-industrial levels, the UN has announced a new plan to decarbonize the construction sector, traditionally one of the most polluting industries globally.

By Reginald Davey 26 Sep 2023
Mimicrete’s Sustainable Self-Healing Concrete

Mimicrete’s Sustainable Self-Healing Concrete

Concrete is the most commonly used construction material in the world, but its use comes with some key environmental, technical, and durability issues. Now, Mimicrete, a start-up based in the UK, has unveiled proprietary self-healing concrete with the aim of improving the sustainability of construction.

From Mimicrete 21 Sep 2023
How to Build Wildfire-Resistant Buildings

How to Build Wildfire-Resistant Buildings

This article will discuss some of the aspects that determine building survivability during wildfires and how buildings and communities can be made more fire-resistant.

By Michael Greenwood 18 Sep 2023
SolCold’s Solar-Powered Passive Cooling Coatings Tackle Urban Heat Islands

SolCold’s Solar-Powered Passive Cooling Coatings Tackle Urban Heat Islands

Mitigating urban heat and its effects on health and energy consumption is a key challenge in a rapidly urbanizing world. Now, Israeli company SolCold has unveiled a new and innovative solution: solar-powered coatings with passive cooling capabilities.

From SolCold 15 Sep 2023
What is Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)?

What is Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)?

Recently, there has been much conversation in the media about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) due to its potential for failure over time. This article will provide an overview of this controversial building material.

By Reginald Davey 5 Sep 2023
Taking a Look at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures by RPBW Architects

Taking a Look at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures by RPBW Architects

This article will look at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, a project by RPBW Architects and Gensler which was completed in 2021. The museum is a great example of repurposing existing commercial acreage to construct something that withstands the test of time.

From RPBW Architects 4 Sep 2023
Urban Planning and Green Spaces: Balancing Development and Nature in Cities

Urban Planning and Green Spaces: Balancing Development and Nature in Cities

The way in which green spaces are incorporated into cities and urban spaces requires careful planning to make the best of the space without impeding development, and is unique to the issues and challenges faced by the individual city and its inhabitants. This article will discuss some of the primary methods of incorporating green spaces into urban planning and their key benefits.

By Michael Greenwood 18 Aug 2023
The Rise of Mass Timber Construction: Sustainability and Structural Advantages

The Rise of Mass Timber Construction: Sustainability and Structural Advantages

Mass timber has emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional, carbon-intensive construction materials in recent years. This article will discuss the rise of mass timber and its benefits for the future of the construction industry.

By Reginald Davey 14 Aug 2023
What is Mycocrete?

What is Mycocrete?

Mycocrete is an innovative material that could potentially help solve key issues facing the construction industry in the 21st century. This article will provide an overview of this technology and discuss its benefits and potential.

By Reginald Davey 8 Aug 2023
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Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Murielle Goubard

In this interview, Murielle Goubard, the Global Sector Manager for Building Materials at Malvern Panalytical, talks to AzoBuild about sustainable challenges in the cement industry.

Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Silke Langenberg

This International Women's Day, AZoBuild had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Silke Langenberg from ETH Zurich about her impressive career and research.

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

Stephen Ford

AZoBuild talks with Stephen Ford, Director at Suscons and Founder of Street2Meet, about initiatives he is overseeing that look to provide sturdier, longer-lasting, and safer emergency shelter to those who need it.

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters
What To Know About Bioengineered Construction Materials

What To Know About Bioengineered Construction Materials

This article will provide an overview of bioengineered building materials, discussing materials, products, and projects that have been made possible due to research in this area.

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

With an increase in the pressure to decarbonize the built environment and build more carbon-neutral buildings, the reduction of embodied carbon has become of great importance.

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

AZoBuild talks to Professors Noguchi and Maruyama about their research and development of Calcium Carbonate Concrete (CCC), a new material that has the potential to cause a sustainable revolution in the construction industry.

EU Mies Award Winner: Lacol's La Borda Cooperative Housing

EU Mies Award Winner: Lacol's La Borda Cooperative Housing

AZoBuild spoke to Lacol Architecture Cooperative about their La Borda Cooperative Housing project in Barcelona, Spain. This project has been shortlisted for the 2022 EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe award.

EU Mies Award Finalist: Peris+Toral Arquitectes’ 85 Social Housing Units

EU Mies Award Finalist: Peris+Toral Arquitectes’ 85 Social Housing Units

AZoBuild talked to Peris+Toral Arquitectes, finalists for the EU Mies van der Rohe award, about their work 85 Social Housing Units project.

Featuring Projects From the 2022 EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award

Featuring Projects From the 2022 EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award

With 2022 now underway, excitement has built following the announcement of the shortlisted architectural firms nominated for the EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe award.

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