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  • The Use of Milled Glass in Construction
    Article - 18 Apr 2018
    Glass can be turned into micron-sized fibers, known as milled glass, which can be used to insulate walls & roofs of houses.
  • Exploring the Durability of GFRP Bars in Natural Seawater
    Article - 4 Feb 2022
    A new study in the journal Buildings considers how continuous glass fiber and resin are used to make glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars. They are corrosion-resistant, have high tensile...
  • Recycled and Alternative Materials for Concrete Production
    Article - 16 May 2023
    This article discusses the environmental drawbacks of conventional materials and sustainable alternatives that can be employed to create novel, green concrete.
  • Can Hemp Rebar be Useful in Construction?
    Article - 9 Aug 2022
    Researchers at a private university in the USA recently announced that they were developing a hemp rebar product that could replace steel rebar in construction projects.
  • 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.
  • A to Z of Insulation Materials
    Article - 29 Apr 2022
    There is a wealth of options when it comes to building insulation materials. Bulky fiber materials like fiberglass and cotton, rigid foam boards, polyurethane, and straw all get used in different...
  • The Rise of Composite Materials in Advanced Construction
    Article - 3 Jan 2024
    Composite materials are those constructed from two or more constituent materials, generating novel or enhanced properties such as mechanical and thermal resistance, vibration damping, corrosion...
  • Fiberglass Building Products
    Article - 21 Dec 2018
    This article takes a look at fiberglass building products and their uses.
  • 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...
  • The Impact of Different Building Materials on Construction Costs and Timelines
    Article - 12 May 2023
    Sustainability is key to the future of the construction industry. A main element of sustainability is improving time and cost savings, which requires an evolution in thinking within the sector 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.

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