Sustainability and circularity in the construction industry is a hot-button topic at the moment. Watershed Materials have developed eco-friendly, aesthetically pleasing masonry that uses less cement. At the core of the technology are recycled materials.
The majority of concrete floors are flat slabs of material that are either pre-cast or poured on-site. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of installing concrete flooring.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
19 Dec 2022
Here, we focus on the work that is being done to solve the biggest problem in the concrete industry with the help of graphene. We highlight the recent advances in this sector and give an overview of what future developments to expect.
Shigeru Ban’s paper tube structures address many pressing questions for architects today. With his international firm, the Japanese architect has been building sustainably with paper, cardboard and other carefully selected materials since the 1980s.
By Ben Pilkington
9 Dec 2022
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.
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
In our latest interview, AZoBuild spoke with Mattias Kunz from David Chipperfield Architects about their New York project The Bryant, a finalist for the 2022 International High Rise Award.
By Skyla Baily
8 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