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  • The Possibilities of Sustainable Hardwood is an Alternative
    Article - 4 Mar 2013
    In this interview, AZoBuild talks to Jan Terje Nielsen, Head of Marketing at Kebony AS about Kebony's Sustainably Grown Wood - Adapted and Developed to meet Tropical Hardwood Standards.
  • SolCold’s Solar-Powered Passive Cooling Coatings Tackle Urban Heat Islands
    Article - 15 Sep 2023
    Mitigating urban heat and its effects on health and energy consumption is a key challenge in a rapidly urbanizing world. Now, Israeli company SolCold has unveiled a new and innovative solution:...
  • How is Foam Concrete Used in Construction?
    Article - 11 Apr 2022
    Foam concrete is a unique concrete material with numerous applications not only in the construction industry. This article explains what the material is, describes its advantages and applications, and...
  • Improving the Thermal Insulation Properties and Toughness of Concrete
    Article - 7 Apr 2022
    The inclusion of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber in concrete improves its toughness significantly, according to previous research. The mechanical and thermal performance of polyvinyl alcohol fiber...
  • Building to Avoid Flooding
    Article - 11 Mar 2022
    This article presents notable modern examples of building to avoid flooding.
  • 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.
  • The Reality of Office-to-Residential Conversion
    Article - 5 Nov 2021
    Formalized into law in 2016, permitted development is a government policy in the UK that allows for office buildings to be converted into residential spaces. Is it working?
  • Visualizing Metrology and Potholes in Building Materials
    Article - 10 Mar 2020
    Nondestructive metrology techniques are beneficial when it comes to analyzing building materials, particularly concrete and pavement. Metrology can also be invaluable when it comes to assessing...
  • What is Green Urban Architecture?
    Article - 10 Jul 2019
    According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, buildings are responsible for 39% of total energy use. What is green urban architecture and could it allow cities to expand without the harmful...
  • Hempcrete vs. Concrete
    Article - 8 Jul 2019
    The building and construction industry is moving towards using more sustainable materials. Hempcrete is a building material made from hemp, a plant from a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant species,...
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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