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.
By Reginald Davey
23 Mar 2022
AZoBuild talked to Peris+Toral Arquitectes, finalists for the EU Mies van der Rohe award, about their work 85 Social Housing Units project.
By Skyla Baily
21 Mar 2022
A new study published in the journal Buildings reviews Denmark’s current passive heating strategies and examines the suitability of such measures for the design of a future building.
Polymers are key in construction because of their versatility and cost-effectiveness. They enhance materials like epoxy, polyethylene, and polycarbonate.
By Olivia Hudson
15 Mar 2022
AZoBuild spoke to Tiago Mota Saraiva from aterliermob and Working with the 99% about the Marquês de Abrantes' Palace restoration and interventions. The project was shortlisted for the 2022 EU Mies van der Rohe award.
By Skyla Baily
14 Mar 2022
This article presents notable modern examples of building to avoid flooding.
By Ben Pilkington
11 Mar 2022
This article outlines the facts and figures around women in construction and highlights some notable cases where the balance is beginning to tip.
By Ben Pilkington
8 Mar 2022
In the lead-up to International Women's Day 2022, AZoBuild spoke to Assumpta Nnaggenda Musana, an accomplished architect and urban planner who was also the first Ugandan woman to receive a Ph.D. in Architecture.
By Skyla Baily
8 Mar 2022
AZoBuild spoke to Anssi Lassila from OOPEAA about their Tikkurila Church and Housing project, which was shortlisted for the EU Mies van der Rohe Award for contemporary architecture. The building is an ambitious and multi-faceted residential and community space.
By Skyla Baily
11 Mar 2022
The construction industry is experiencing poor profit margins and falling orders, and there is a dire need to improve its productivity. Research in the journal Buildings takes a look at modular building as a means of reducing emissions and increasing productivity.