Cooling - AZoBuild Search

News - 21 Jul 2005

As summer arrives, concerns are increasing that outdoor construction workers may not be doing enough to stay safe in the sun, failing to protect their skin from damage and increasing their risk of...

Saint-Gobain and Youthbuild Akron Complete Renovation of 887 Garfield Street

News - 30 May 2013

Saint-Gobain, the world's largest building materials company, in partnership with Akron Summit Community Action, Inc. (YouthBuild Akron) announces the completed renovation of 887 Garfield Street,...

Concept of Building Sustainability in Qatar Honored at Green Building Solutions Conference

News - 7 Mar 2011

The 1st Green Building Solutions (GBS) Conference & Exhibition Doha 2011 closed its doors with a dinner attracted 400 participants, comprising; Specialists and practitioners, manufacturers,...

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.

International High-Rise Award Finalist: The Bryant by David Chipperfield Architects

Article - 10 Oct 2022

In our latest interview, AZoBuild spoke with Mattias Kunz from David Chipperfield Architects about their New York project The Bryant, a finalist for the 2022 International High Rise Award.

International High-Rise Award: Transforming Sydney's Waterfront with One Barangaroo

Article - 26 Sep 2022

AZoBuild spoke with Conor Worth, an associate at WilkinsonEyre, about the phenomenal One Barangaroo building that has emerged on Sydney's waterfront. Conor discusses the design of the building and its...

Building Materials for a Cleaner Home

Article - 25 Aug 2016

There is an increased awareness of the effect building materials have on the indoor environment. Therefore, the demand for green buildings is growing exponentially.

Building Materials for Insulation

Article - 12 Aug 2016

Heating & cooling expenses in a home can be reduced if the heat flow resistance provided by an insulation material is high.

Predicting Concrete Tie Failures via Improved Freeze-Thaw Testing Standards

Article - 28 Jan 2013

Scientists and engineers are able to predict concrete tie failures with the help of accelerated tests carried out in the laboratory.

Unity House, A Mass-Producible, Customizable, Sustainable and Adaptable Green Home

News - 29 Apr 2008

Unlike people, not all houses are created equal. Now, even the most entrenched principles around which houses have been built are being challenged. Today's builders of tomorrow's homes are...