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.
By Olivia Hudson
14 Dec 2021
The implementation of mass timber in construction projects has the potential to mitigate the construction industry’s carbon footprint.
By Olivia Hudson
13 Dec 2021
Reducing the consumption of energy in a home is not only an environmentally friendly decision but also allows one to save on energy costs each month.
By Olivia Hudson
10 Dec 2021
Concrete bond testing will allow designers to determine accurately the lifespan of a specific structure according to its specific needs or requirements.
By Olivia Hudson
9 Dec 2021
More sustainable buildings and building practices – and deciding not to build – are vital if we are to avoid the worst-case scenario consequences of human-induced climate change.
By Ben Pilkington
8 Dec 2021
Novel modern technologies have been used worldwide to preserve and maintain buildings of cultural heritage. Historic building information modeling (HBIM) is one such technology that involves the 3D modeling of buildings.
The concept of sustainable construction can be simply defined as the ability to construct an affordable, healthy and comfortable building structure.
By Olivia Hudson
3 Dec 2021
As humanity moves towards a carbon-free future, the industry will have to rapidly adopt new, greener practices. This article will look at how the construction industry can contribute to achieving net-zero carbon by accelerating its uptake of green machinery and materials.
By Reginald Davey
1 Nov 2021
Architecture in Development – a media platform for the architecture industry – just announced the six finalists of its 2021 Global Challenge. The community-led building initiatives are pioneering a new approach to architecture, according to the challenge organizers.
By Ben Pilkington
29 Nov 2021
Additive manufacturing, also referred to as 3D printing, is a technology that has gotten significant attention from researchers, manufacturers, and builders the world over for its ability to quickly and easily fabricate multi-dimensional objects.
By Brett Smith
26 Nov 2021