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  • 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...
  • Creating Buildings and Homes Out of Old Airplanes
    Article - 27 Aug 2019
    What do you do with a passenger plane that is too old, or no longer considered safe enough to carry holidaymakers, but is too sturdy and durable to completely demolish?
  • 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...
  • Non-Recyclable Building Waste: Where Does It Go?
    Article - 18 Nov 2021
    Most non-recyclable materials are hazardous, which means that they contain particles or substances that are destructive or harmful to the environment or human beings. Examples of hazardous waste...
  • Testing the Durability of Seawater Sea-Sand Concrete
    Article - 28 Apr 2022
    The use of recycled materials and seawater sea-sand concrete (SSC) in building has increased in recent decades due to a scarcity of raw materials. Because seawater and sea sand are plentiful marine...
  • A to Z of Green Building Materials
    Article - 16 May 2022
    Growing evidence for anthropogenic climate change has forced industries to work to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Several strategies have been explored in the construction industry of late,...
  • Infrastructure Management and Development from the Center for Infrastructure Management
    Article - 1 Oct 2008
    The Centre for Infrastructure Management which is a part of the Materials and Engineering Research Institute has a strong track record and reputation in the field of infrastructure management and...
  • Deconstructing Buildings for Reuse Rather Than Demolishing
    Article - 18 May 2019
    Through the selective deconstruction of commercial and residential buildings, a crew can salvage a diverse variety of items like appliances, light fixtures, and wood flooring.
  • Turning Plastic Waste into Building Materials
    Article - 3 Apr 2019
    The devastating environmental effects of plastic waste are very much in the public consciousness.
  • Advances in Concrete Reinforcement Techniques
    Article - 12 Apr 2023
    Concrete is the most commonly used construction material for key infrastructure and buildings, but pure concrete cannot meet the stringent demands of the construction industry. To improve its strength...
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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