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  • Using Mass Spectrometry to Test Proposed Site Samples
    Article - 4 Dec 2023
    This article provides an overview of the application of mass spectrometry (MS) for the sample analysis of materials used at construction sites and how it helps identify issues related to the quality...
  • Preserving the Past for the Future: The Art of Historic Building Restoration
    Article - 18 Oct 2023
    The history of civilization is one of constant change, especially when it comes to the built landscape. Over the millennia, many buildings have come and gone, replaced by more fit-for-purpose...
  • Studio RAP Designs & Produces Beautiful and Innovative 3D Printed Ceramic Architecture
    Article - 10 Jul 2023
    Dutch architecture practice Studio RAP has combined 3D printing with algorithmic design to create a stunning pair of arches inspired by Delft Blue Porcelain. The arches have been installed at the...
  • Nanomaterials in Construction: Properties, Performance, and Applications
    Article - 12 Apr 2023
    The exceptional chemical and physical attributes of nanoscale materials offer exciting prospects for a diverse range of applications, including reinforcement of structural integrity, energy...
  • What are the RTF Design Awards?
    Article - 26 Jan 2023
    The RTF Awards is a prestigious award in the architecture and design fields. This article will explore the aims, history, and some notable winners of this renowned award.
  • 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...
  • Why Install a Concrete Floor?
    Article - 19 Dec 2022
    The majority of concrete floors are flat slabs of material that are either pre-cast or poured on-site. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of installing concrete flooring.
  • Shigeru Ban's Incredible Paper Tube Structures
    Article - 9 Dec 2022
    Shigeru Ban’s paper tube structures address many pressing questions for architects today. With his international firm, the Japanese architect has been building sustainably with paper, cardboard, and...
  • What Polymers are Used in Construction?
    Article - 15 Mar 2022
    As an engineering building material, polymers have become increasingly essential. The applications and properties of polymers are broad due to the ease of fabrication and the ability to produce...
  • EU Mies Award Shortlist: Marquês de Abrantes' Palace
    Article - 4 Mar 2022
    AZoBuild spoke to Tiago Mota Saraiva from ateliermob and Working with the 99% about the Marquês de Abrantes' Palace restoration and interventions. The project was shortlisted for the 2022 EU Mies van...
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.