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  • What is a Digital Twin in Architecture?
    Article - 11 Dec 2023
    The architecture and construction sectors are making use of cutting-edge technological solutions to provide the buildings of the future. Amongst the innovative technologies being leveraged by the...
  • An Overview of Thermal Energy Storage in Concrete
    Article - 29 Nov 2023
    Concrete is among the oldest construction materials. With the rapid expansion of cities and industries in the modern era, energy demand has increased manifold. Governments all over the world are...
  • Navigating Building Regulations for a Successful Project
    Article - 25 Oct 2023
    All new building projects, even self-builds, extensions, and renovations, must be compliant with building regulations. This article will provide an overview of regulations and their importance and...
  • The Role of Structural Engineering in Creating Safe and Spectacular Skyscrapers
    Article - 16 Oct 2023
    Skyscrapers have become the defining features of modern cities that push beyond the limits of engineering and architectural design. Structural engineering plays a critical role in ensuring the safety...
  • The Future of Construction: Exploring Robotics and Automation
    Article - 15 Jun 2023
    The implementation of Industry 4.0 has resulted in the utilization of various technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), intelligent robotics, automated fabrication, automated inspection,...
  • 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...
  • Smart Materials in Construction: Opportunities and Challenges
    Article - 26 Apr 2023
    Recently, researchers have investigated the use of “smart” materials in the construction industry and the benefits these innovative materials can bring. This article will explore this subject.
  • Bruntwood's New Low-Carbon Timber Building Project
    Article - 6 Mar 2023
    Bruntwood, a Manchester-based developer, has recently obtained planning permission for a groundbreaking £31m mass timber office in Greater Manchester.
  • Hot Topics and Future Forecasts in the Concrete Industry
    Article - 15 Feb 2023
    After water, concrete is the most extensively used material in the world. However, the concrete industry accounts for a significant portion of total global carbon emissions - estimated at 4-8%.
  • Could our Buildings of the Future Float on Water?
    Article - 13 Jan 2023
    The world’s environment is in crisis. Symptoms of this crisis include rising sea levels and more catastrophic flood events, especially in urban areas. But the human population is still growing, and...
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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