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Durability Properties of Concrete with Silica Fume and Coal Bottom Ash

Article - 12 Jan 2022

This article provides a review of a study on the use of coal bottom ash with silica fume as an alternative for fine aggregate material in concrete. The researchers published their review in the...

Study on Carbon Emissions Produced by Reinforced Concrete and Modular Construction

Article - 12 Jan 2022

This article reviews a study on the carbon emissions produced by modular construction methods versus those using traditional reinforced concrete. The researchers, writing in the journal Buildings,...

Adapting Buildings to Communal Living

Article - 7 Jan 2022

Today, architects are returning to communal living models which promote personal connections, sustainability, and – say proponents – the good life.

How Have Earth Sheltered Home Designs Pushed Boundaries?

Article - 24 Dec 2021

Earth-sheltered homes are an architectural concept that works with nature to push the boundaries of housing design. This article will look at this concept, providing an overview of the design’s...

Slate: Applications and Advantages

Article - 16 Dec 2021

Slate is formed when high pressures are exerted on a sedimentary rock like shale. It is a dark, fine-grained stone made up of thin, sedimentary layers that allow it to be split into thin slabs, often...

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.

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

Article - 13 Dec 2021

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.

Mass Timber and its Use in Architectural Planning

Article - 9 Dec 2021

The implementation of mass timber in construction projects has the potential to mitigate the construction industry’s carbon footprint.

Long-Term Testing Of Concrete Bond Durability

Article - 9 Dec 2021

Concrete bond testing will allow designers to determine accurately the lifespan of a specific structure according to its specific needs or requirements.

Analyzing the Materials and Construction Processes Employed in Tabique Walls

Article - 9 Dec 2021

Tabique walls (TWs) are found in old constructions/buildings in Portugal. This article, drawing on research in the journal Architecture, Structures and Construction investigates the TWs to provide...