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Evaluation of a Cellulose and Rice Husk-Based Insulation Material for Building Applications

News - 1 Dec 2023

The construction industry heavily consumes energy and plastic and emits high levels of emissions. Adopting eco-friendly materials holds the potential to reduce its carbon footprint. Image...

Developing Non-Reinforced Concrete From Stone Offcuts

News - 1 Dec 2023

A group of researchers from EPFL, ETH Zurich, and a Geneva-based architecture firm has created a novel form of non-reinforced concrete using stone offcuts. Prototype walls made with clay, lime, and...

New Method Confirms Direct Air Capture in Concrete

News - 27 Nov 2023

Carbon capture is important to decrease the influence of human carbon dioxide emissions on the climate. Sacred Torii Gate in Wajima, Japan. Japan’s concrete production has remained about the...

Strongwell Recognized for Manufacture of 200’ Tall Fiberglass Structure

News - 16 Nov 2023

Strongwell (USA), the world leader in the pultrusion of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, was recently recognized with two prestigious awards for its innovation in the design and manufacture...

Ultra-Green Concrete: A New Approach to Sustainable Construction

News - 13 Nov 2023

Researchers at ETH are actively engaged in developing a low-carbon cement that boasts a substantially reduced embodied CO2 content compared to traditional cement. The Ultra Green Concrete project has...

New Cooling Ceramic can Enhance Energy Efficiency for the Construction Sector and Help Combat Global Warming—City University of Hong Kong Research

News - 10 Nov 2023

A significant breakthrough in developing a passive radiative cooling (PRC) material has been announced by researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityU). The findings have just been...

Polyglass Roof Restoration Saves Nautical Towers From Extensive Water Damage

News - 7 Nov 2023

The Nautical Towers, an iconic high-rise condominium boasting panoramic beach views and unique architectural design, recently faced a significant challenge with its rooftop. The building's...

Eco’s Green Build Solution to Help Solve Nation’s Housing Crisis Showcased at UK’s Biggest Zero Carbon Built Environment Festival

News - 31 Oct 2023

A GREEN build solution by Scottish-based innovators Eco which uses recycled glass to help tackle the nation’s housing crisis is set to be showcased at the UK’s biggest zero carbon built...

Peab Builds Fire and Emergency Station in Norrköping

News - 16 Oct 2023

Peab has been commissioned to build a new fire and emergency station in Norrköping. The customer is Norrköping Municipality and the contract is worth EUR 132 million. Image Credit:...

Private Forested Home in Bois-le-Roi, France, Harmonizes Residential Life with Sustainable Architecture

News - 12 Oct 2023

For the past two years, the home of two architects in Bois-le-Roi, in the heart of the Fontainebleau Forest near Paris, has been clad entirely in sustainably sourced Kebony wood. The...