Moisture is a cause of surface damage, so hydrophobic surface treatment building materials is crucial to prevent the deterioration process, dirt deposition or aggressive agents activity.
By Marta Kargol
24 Apr 2019
The scientific community has been making leaps and bounds in bringing us new and exciting technology and innovations over the past decades. The early 1900s dream of flying cars may not be that far from our horizon, given that we now have energy-efficient and self-navigating cars roaming the streets.
By Gaea Marelle Miranda
9 Apr 2019
Intelligent buildings, also called smart buildings, are new forms of building designed around environmental considerations.
By Dr. Liji Thomas
8 Apr 2019
As a construction material, aluminum exhibits various unique properties including high strength-to-weight ratio, durability, corrosion resistance, and recyclability.
Home owners can adopt domestic micro-wind or small-wind turbines, much in the same way solar panels have been implemented.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
3 Apr 2019
Passivhaus buildings, also known as passive house buildings, are houses which have a very low environmental footprint and are extremely energy efficient.
By Liam Critchley
3 Apr 2019
The devastating environmental effects of plastic waste are very much in the public consciousness.
Wind power has long been hailed as a clean and renewable source of energy, which will help to reduce our reliance on polluting fossil fuels. But, is there a downside?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
3 Apr 2019
Mycelium is the vegetative part of the fungus that grows beneath the surface and absorbs nutrients.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
3 Apr 2019
When most people talk about technology and “accessibility” the discussion tends to circle around individuals with physical or cognitive challenges, as well as people of advanced age.
By Brett Smith
3 Apr 2019