A more sustainable, ecologically friendly approach must be undertaken in regard to architecture, which will fundamentally change the way buildings are constructed.
By Reginald Davey
24 Nov 2021
An international team of researchers has demonstrated that bamboo is a poor substitute for steel reinforcement, and often fails to deliver the sustainability benefits it has come to be associated with.
By Ben Pilkington
24 Nov 2021
Straw buildings are often associated with times gone by and technologies that we have since surpassed. However, recent years have seen a resurgence in building with this natural material. This revival is being fueled by the urgent need to cut the emissions of the construction sector and straw buildings provide a viable option to sustainably cut the industry’s carbon footprint.
By Sarah Moore
22 Nov 2021
Most non-recyclable materials are hazardous, which means that they contain particles or substances that are destructive or harmful to the environment or human beings. Examples of hazardous waste materials are stripping paint, asbestos, aerosol cans, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), solvents, contaminated soil, non-inert material, and insulation materials.
By Olivia Hudson
18 Nov 2021
A research paper published online in October 2021 in Scientific Reports has considered current research into ancient masonry and studied blue brick in a modern building in Kaifeng, China. The results and conclusions of the study will help to develop a better scientific understanding of its properties that will help the modern construction industry.
By Reginald Davey
17 Nov 2021
The process of recycling waste material to be made into new products, materials, or substances has become highly important in the construction industry. Glass could be a highly reusable and recyclable material, but is rarely utilized to formulate new glass products.
By Olivia Hudson
15 Nov 2021
When designing a space, much of the focus is on defining the physical aspects of it, but what if architects looked beyond the physical?
By Reginald Davey
12 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 control and drainage.
By Olivia Hudson
10 Nov 2021
Buildings and structures in the Arctic and the Antarctic need to be protected against both cryogenic spills and fire exposure. This article analyzes three different structural fireproofing materials, as explored in the journal Buildings.
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?
By Brett Smith
5 Nov 2021