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  • Are GeoTextiles in Embankment Dams Effective and Safe?
    Article - 10 Nov 2021
    Geotextiles are permeable synthetic textiles. They are generally produced from polypropylene polymers or polyester, and are primarily used in dams to increase soil stability while improving erosion...
  • Study on Carbon Emissions Produced by Reinforced Concrete and Modular Construction
    Article - 12 Jan 2022
    This article reviews a study on the carbon emissions produced by modular construction methods versus those using traditional reinforced concrete. The researchers, writing in the journal Buildings,...
  • Is There a Rammed Earth Revival?
    Article - 31 Jan 2024
    Rammed earth building sees a resurgence as eco-friendly construction gains traction, offering low carbon footprints and unique aesthetics.
  • Reducing the Use of Plastic in Modern Construction
    Article - 19 Dec 2023
    The use of plastics for construction has become a major environmental concern. Reducing reliance on plastics and replacing them with sustainable construction materials can lead to a greener future.
  • How Sustainable Are Polyurethane Foams?
    Article - 23 May 2023
    Polyurethane (PU) foams are commonly used in construction for a number of purposes, but with the drive to net zero, the sustainability of these materials is under increasing scrutiny. Improving their...
  • Types of Natural Stone Commonly Used In Construction
    Article - 5 May 2023
    Natural stones are extracted from quarries or mines and can be reshaped and carved into a variety of unique shapes and sizes for applications in construction projects.
  • Green Construction on AZoBuild - World Environment Day 2022
    Article - 1 Jun 2022
    This World Environment Day the theme is #OnlyOneEarth. As the climate crisis looms, sectors are constantly striving to produce new advancements to make themselves more sustainable and circular.
  • Hybrid Construction: What Can it Offer?
    Article - 28 Oct 2021
    Hybrid construction is ushering in a more sustainable future for the construction industry. Learn more about this topic on AZoBuild.
  • 3D Printing in the Construction Industry
    Article - 28 Jan 2020
    Stereolithographic (SLA) printing was developed in the mid-eighties and uses a targeted laser to activate layers in a bath of resin.
  • The Applications of Mortar in Construction
    Article - 27 Aug 2019
    Although the terms mortar, cement and concrete may be used interchangeably, each of these materials serve very different functions within the construction industry.
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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