This article will provide an overview of bioengineered building materials, discussing materials, products, and projects that have been made possible due to research in this area.
By Reginald Davey
23 Mar 2022
A new study published in the journal Buildings reviews Denmark’s current passive heating strategies and examines the suitability of such measures for the design of a future building.
As an engineering building material, polymers have become increasingly essential. The applications and properties of polymers are broad due to the ease of fabrication and the ability to produce finished polymers at a low cost.
By Olivia Hudson
15 Mar 2022
This article presents notable modern examples of building to avoid flooding.
By Ben Pilkington
11 Mar 2022
This article outlines the facts and figures around women in construction and highlights some notable cases where the balance is beginning to tip.
By Ben Pilkington
8 Mar 2022
The construction industry is experiencing poor profit margins and falling orders, and there is a dire need to improve its productivity. Research in the journal Buildings takes a look at modular building as a means of reducing emissions and increasing productivity.
The Ice Ribbon, sited in the Olympic Village from Beijing’s 2008 Summer Olympic Games, was the only major indoor building constructed for what organizers claim is the most sustainable Olympic Games ever.
By Ben Pilkington
28 Feb 2022
The built environment is made of 3D space, and so AR has found many significant applications in the architecture and construction sectors since the 1990s – with more use cases coming from advances in technology ever since.
By Ben Pilkington
24 Feb 2022
Global megaprojects are a defining feature of modern society. This article will delve into the subject of global megaprojects, providing an overview of current projects and discussing the benefits, downsides, and impact of these major infrastructure projects.
By Reginald Davey
21 Feb 2022
Glass blocks are architectural materials that provide both visual opacity and light in buildings. Glass is an integral part of upscale interior design and can be used for wall and floor applications.
By Olivia Hudson
15 Feb 2022