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  • A Thorough Review Of Waste Materials In Concrete
    Article - 11 Oct 2022
    Concrete is a composite material consisting of cement, fine aggregate, and coarse aggregates. Unfortunately, cement ingredients are costly and negatively impact the environment due to hazardous carbon...
  • How is IoT Used in Building Automation?
    Article - 28 Sep 2022
    The Internet of Things (IoT) is a technology concept that puts “smart” functionality – computer processing and wireless connectivity – into objects so that they can be monitored and read by machines....
  • A New Approach to Urban Building Energy Models and Building Energy Consumption
    Article - 31 Mar 2022
    Cities release 70% of CO2 emissions and utilize two-thirds of global energy production, while buildings consume more than one-third of global final energy consumption; thus, growing energy-usage...
  • Building to Avoid Flooding
    Article - 11 Mar 2022
    This article presents notable modern examples of building to avoid flooding.
  • A Closer Look at Global Megaprojects
    Article - 21 Feb 2022
    Global megaprojects are a defining feature of modern society. This article will delve into the subject of global megaprojects, providing an overview of current projects and discussing the benefits,...
  • Scrap Tire Rubber and Nylon Fiber Used in Asphalt
    Article - 10 Feb 2022
    Due to the increasing number of automobiles, millions of tires are produced each year. Scrap tires are made up of nylon fiber and scrap tire rubber. One of the most effective ways to dispose of used...
  • How Different Glasses Can Reduce Bird Deaths Against Buildings
    Article - 25 Jan 2022
    Modern-day architects have an affinity for buildings covered in glass, however this design choice has the unfortunate effect of increasing accidental bird deaths.
  • Smart Houses: AI in the Home
    Article - 25 Oct 2021
    Technology is consistently improving our quality of life. The internet of things, artificial intelligence, robots, and smart sensors will all feature in the houses of the future. This article will...
  • The Thermal Performance of a Building Fabric - Why is it Important?
    Article - 18 Feb 2020
    Comprising a building's roof, foundation, and sides, building fabric is a fundamental factor when it comes to managing indoor temperature and environment.
  • Combining Photovoltaics and Architecture
    Article - 14 Nov 2019
    Architects are facing the fact that solar energy is here to stay and they are having to adopt new designs that incorporate this renewable energy to meet the demand for using solar energy to power...
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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