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Creating the World’s Tallest Wooden Structured Building

Article - 19 May 2022

AZoBuild spoke with Kristian Ahlmark from Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects about their ambitious new project Rocket&Tigerli, which will become the world’s tallest residential building with a wooden...

A to Z of Glass Types for Construction

Article - 29 Apr 2022

Glass is a non-crystalline amorphous solid that is often transparent; it has wide applications in construction. This article examines some of the different types of glass used for construction.

EU Mies Award Winner: Lacol's La Borda Cooperative Housing

Article - 10 Feb 2022

AZoBuild spoke to Lacol Architecture Cooperative about their La Borda Cooperative Housing project in Barcelona, Spain. This project has been shortlisted for the 2022 EU Prize for Contemporary...

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...

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.

Green Building: Where Are We Now?

Article - 8 Dec 2021

The construction industry is responsible for 11% of all global carbon emissions, and 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to the built environment as a whole. More sustainable...

Are GeoTextiles in Embankment Dams Effective and Safe?

Article - 10 Nov 2021

Geotextiles are permeable synthetic textiles. They are generally produced from polypropylene polymers or polyester, and are primarily used in dams to increase soil stability while improving erosion...

New Self-Healing and Durable Concrete Materials Could Reduce Maintenance Repairs

Article - 20 Oct 2021

An international team of materials scientists from universities in Italy and Spain recently developed new concrete materials with ultra-resistant properties and self-repairing or self-healing...

How Will Materials Shortages Affect UK Construction and Planning?

Article - 4 Oct 2021

According to reports, the entire UK construction industry is having to navigate shortages of steel, timber, paints, adhesives, and other essential building materials, from architects at the planning...

Designing Ladders and Rails with SAFRAIL Fiberglass

Article - 14 Dec 2016

SAFRAIL™ fiberglass ladders and ladder cages from Strongwell are a common sight in many industries, and are mounted on the sides of tanks and buildings.