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  • Utilizing CO2 to Revolutionize Concrete Sustainability
    News - 7 Oct 2024
    A recent article published in the Journal of Building Engineering explored the current use of CO2 for producing low-carbon concrete. The article discussed the different carbonation mechanisms of...
  • Deep Learning Detects Concrete Damage for Safer Bridges
    News - 1 Oct 2024
    A recent article published in Buildings demonstrated the use of a deep learning-based intelligent detection algorithm to detect surface diseases in concrete buildings. The YOLO (You Only Look Once)...
  • Hempcrete Offers Eco-Friendly Construction Solution
    News - 25 Sep 2024
    Hempcrete, a bio-based building material, has emerged as a sustainable alternative to traditional bricks and concrete, both of which contribute significantly to environmental degradation. Composed of...
  • Evaluating Sustainable Construction Practices in the UAE
    News - 7 Aug 2024
    A recent review article published in Sustainability evaluated the usage of sustainable construction materials in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A literature survey across the Scopus index was...
  • Novel Composite Cement for Energy-Efficient Buildings
    News - 23 Jul 2024
    A recent article published in Scientific Reports proposed the use of a lauric acid-palmitic acid/expanded graphite (LA-PA/EG) composite phase change material (CPCM) to create a composite thermal...
  • Ergonomic, Premium Comfort and Enhanced Productivity
    News - 19 Jul 2024
    Driven by extensive customer feedback and a deep-rooted commitment to operator well-being and productivity, Komatsu introduces a significant upgrade to its crawler excavator operator cab. Image...
  • Common Plastics Hold the Key to Energy-Efficient Buildings
    News - 28 Jun 2024
    Researchers from UCLA and Princeton University have created a passive system that allows buildings to be heated in the winter and cooled in the summer. According to the journal Cell Reports Physical...
  • BRIX: Revolutionizing Bricklaying with Automation
    News - 26 Jun 2024
    A recent article published in Construction Robotics introduced an automated, lightweight prototype system for brick wall construction. The viability of the prototype, called BRIX, was demonstrated at...
  • Sustainable Concrete from Recycled Construction Waste
    News - 23 May 2024
    A recent review published in Sustainability discussed the application of recycled coarse or fine aggregates from construction and demolition waste (CDW) in concrete, elaborating on the physical,...
  • How Does Pollution Affect Construction Materials?
    News - 15 May 2024
    A recent study featured in the journal Sustainability examined the black crust and soiling on Lipowiec Castle in Babice, Southern Poland, revealing how pollution is impacting structures in the...
Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

With an increase in the pressure to decarbonize the built environment and build more carbon-neutral buildings, the reduction of embodied carbon has become of great importance.

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

AZoBuild talks to Professors Noguchi and Maruyama about their research and development of Calcium Carbonate Concrete (CCC), a new material that has the potential to cause a sustainable revolution in the construction industry.

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