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  • Building With the Sun in Mind
    Article - 1 Aug 2023
    Sustainable architecture is a growing trend in urban design. In recent years, several projects have sought to connect architecture with energy generation, utilizing solar power to drastically reduce...
  • 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...
  • The Effect of Carbonate and Alumina Binders on Magnesium Silicate Hydrate Cements
    Article - 5 Apr 2023
    Reducing carbon dioxide emissions in sectors such as the cement industry is vital to mitigate the worst predicted effects of climate change. This article will discuss new research into alternative,...
  • The Use of AI in Construction
    Article - 14 Mar 2023
    With broad applications encompassing design, bidding, financing, procurement, operations, asset management, and business model transformation, AI is poised to revolutionize the industry. Potential...
  • Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg
    Article - 28 Feb 2023
    This International Women's Day, AZoBuild had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Silke Langenberg from ETH Zurich about her impressive career and research.
  • Hot Topics and Future Forecasts in the Concrete Industry
    Article - 15 Feb 2023
    After water, concrete is the most extensively used material in the world. However, the concrete industry accounts for a significant portion of total global carbon emissions - estimated at 4-8%.
  • The Use of E-Waste in Concrete
    Article - 10 Jan 2023
    Staggering amounts of waste are produced by industrial and domestic activity. Utilizing waste to produce value-added products is a central focus of research, and waste streams are being increasingly...
  • Concretene: What Do We Know About Graphene-Enhanced Concrete?
    Article - 15 Dec 2022
    Here, we focus on the work that is being done to solve the biggest problem in the concrete industry with the help of graphene. We highlight the recent advances in this sector and give an overview of...
  • The Use of Thin Films in Architectural Glazing
    Article - 25 Nov 2022
    Architectural glazing has the benefit of improving thermally efficiency. This article discusses the importance, deposition techniques, and commercial applications of thin films in the field of...
  • How do Construction Materials Age?
    Article - 7 Nov 2022
    This article discusses the changes in the properties of construction materials over time and the latest research on aging resistance.
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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