Decarbonizing the construction industry is currently a central research focus. Engineers and scientists have extensively explored innovative strategies to reduce carbon emissions and consequent climate change-inducing characteristics of materials and processes.
By Reginald Davey
29 Nov 2022
Architectural glazing has the benefit of improving thermally efficiency. This article discusses the importance, deposition techniques, and commercial applications of thin films in the field of architectural glazing.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
25 Nov 2022
Could the cities of the future be built with materials that do not produce carbon dioxide emissions during their manufacture? This is the focus of recently published research into producing environmentally-friendly cement using a surprising natural resource – algae.
A $383 million extension and renovation project for New York City’s Natural History Museum is nearing completion. The cave-like building, designed by US-based architecture firm Studio Gang, will improve visitor circulation and increase opportunities for public engagement with science.
By Ben Pilkington
11 Nov 2022
This article discusses the changes in the properties of construction materials over time and the latest research on aging resistance.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
7 Nov 2022
Transparent wood has been gaining traction recently as an advanced functional material that could replace glass and plastic in consumer applications. According to a recent life cycle assessment study, transparent wood may offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional optical materials.
By Ben Pilkington
28 Oct 2022
London’s iconic Grade II listed Battersea Power Station has just reopened after significant investment into repurposing the building for the 21st century. Costing £9 billion, the revamped Battersea Power Station opened on the fourteenth of October 2022.
By Reginald Davey
27 Oct 2022
A research team in Switzerland recently constructed a geodesic dome made out of demolition waste to show how construction could become more sustainable by applying circular economy principles to waste and using digital technologies to facilitate this.
By Ben Pilkington
25 Oct 2022
The article discusses the various types of nanomaterials incorporated in RAC blends and the effect on essential properties of recycled concrete aggregate.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
19 Oct 2022
Concrete is a composite material consisting of cement, fine aggregate, and coarse aggregates. Unfortunately, cement ingredients are costly and negatively impact the environment due to hazardous carbon dioxide emissions.