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  • The UN’s Decarbonization Plan for the Construction Sector
    Article - 26 Sep 2023
    In line with achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and limiting global warming to 1.5oC above pre-industrial levels, the UN has announced a new plan to decarbonize the construction sector,...
  • Mimicrete’s Sustainable Self-Healing Concrete
    Article - 21 Sep 2023
    Concrete is the most commonly used construction material in the world, but its use comes with some key environmental, technical, and durability issues. Now, Mimicrete, a start-up based in the UK, has...
  • How to Build Wildfire-Resistant Buildings
    Article - 18 Sep 2023
    This article will discuss some of the aspects that determine building survivability during wildfires and how buildings and communities can be made more fire-resistant.
  • SolCold’s Solar-Powered Passive Cooling Coatings Tackle Urban Heat Islands
    Article - 15 Sep 2023
    Mitigating urban heat and its effects on health and energy consumption is a key challenge in a rapidly urbanizing world. Now, Israeli company SolCold has unveiled a new and innovative solution:...
  • What is Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)?
    Article - 5 Sep 2023
    Recently, there has been much conversation in the media about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) due to its potential for failure over time. This article will provide an overview of this...
  • Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry
    Article - 28 Aug 2023
    In this interview, Murielle Goubard, the Global Sector Manager for Building Materials at Malvern Panalytical, talks to AzoBuild about sustainable challenges in the cement industry.
  • Urban Planning and Green Spaces: Balancing Development and Nature in Cities
    Article - 14 Aug 2023
    The way in which green spaces are incorporated into cities and urban spaces requires careful planning to make the best of the space without impeding development, and is unique to the issues and...
  • The Rise of Mass Timber Construction: Sustainability and Structural Advantages
    Article - 14 Aug 2023
    Mass timber has emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional, carbon-intensive construction materials in recent years. This article will discuss the rise of mass timber and its benefits for the...
  • What is Mycocrete?
    Article - 8 Aug 2023
    Mycocrete is an innovative material that could potentially help solve key issues facing the construction industry in the 21st century. This article will provide an overview of this technology and...
  • Building With the Sun in Mind
    Article - 1 Aug 2023
    Sustainable architecture is a growing trend in urban design. In recent years, several projects have sought to connect architecture with energy generation, utilizing solar power to drastically reduce...
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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