Given the increasing awareness of climate change and the desire to do something about it, sustainable housing is a priority across the world and new technology is major driving force in this push to be more responsible stewards of our planet.
By Brett Smith
25 Apr 2019
With automatic and remote controls currently available for temperature, lighting and access, modern buildings are smarter and more connected than ever before, thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT).
By Brett Smith
25 Apr 2019
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
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