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  • Considering Prefabricated Construction
    Article - 21 Jan 2022
    Prefabricated construction has become increasingly popular in recent years. This article will consider this construction method, what advantages and disadvantages it has over other ways to build...
  • Innovating with Shipping Containers
    Article - 15 Dec 2021
    In the last decade, an artifact from the marine and transportation industries has landed squarely on our shores.
  • Alternative Technologies to Reduce Energy Costs in the Home
    Article - 10 Dec 2021
    Reducing the consumption of energy in a home is not only an environmentally friendly decision but also allows one to save on energy costs each month.
  • Green Building: Where Are We Now?
    Article - 8 Dec 2021
    The construction industry is responsible for 11% of all global carbon emissions, and 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to the built environment as a whole. More sustainable...
  • Sustainable Building Trends for the Future
    Article - 3 Dec 2021
    The concept of sustainable construction can be simply defined as the ability to construct an affordable, healthy and comfortable building structure. The materials, processes, and maintenance during...
  • Incorporating the Circular Economy Model in Architecture
    Article - 24 Nov 2021
    It is becoming more evident that current paradigms in architecture are unsustainable. A more sustainable, ecologically friendly approach must be undertaken, which will fundamentally change the way...
  • Recycling End-of-Life Building Glass
    Article - 15 Nov 2021
    The process of recycling waste material to be made into new products, materials, or substances has become highly important in the construction industry. Glass could be a highly reusable and recyclable...
  • Possible Fire Protection for Metal Structures in the Arctic Region
    Article - 8 Nov 2021
    Buildings and structures in the Arctic and the Antarctic need to be protected against both cryogenic spills and fire exposure. This article analyzes three different structural fireproofing materials,...
  • The Environmental Significance of Refurbishing Rather Than Demolishing Buildings
    Article - 21 Oct 2021
    Demolition is the preferred way to clear land for new developments, but the production of new building materials is very energy-intensive and emits a staggering amount of carbon dioxide.
  • Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling
    Article - 12 Oct 2021
    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...
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.