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 utilized in building materials. This article will explore the potential use of e-waste in concrete.
By Reginald Davey
10 Jan 2023
AZoBuild talks with Stephen Ford, Director at Suscons and Founder of Street2Meet, about initiatives he is overseeing that look to provide sturdier, longer-lasting, and safer emergency shelter to those who need it.
Sustainability and circularity in the construction industry is a hot-button topic at the moment. Watershed Materials have developed eco-friendly, aesthetically pleasing masonry that uses less cement. At the core of the technology are recycled materials.
The majority of concrete floors are flat slabs of material that are either pre-cast or poured on-site. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of installing concrete flooring.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
19 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 what future developments to expect.
Shigeru Ban’s paper tube structures address many pressing questions for architects today. With his international firm, the Japanese architect has been building sustainably with paper, cardboard and other carefully selected materials since the 1980s.
By Ben Pilkington
9 Dec 2022
Decarbonizing the construction industry is currently a central research focus. Engineers and scientists have extensively explored innovative strategies to reduce carbon emissions and consequent climate change-inducing characteristics of materials and processes.
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 architectural glazing.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
25 Nov 2022
Could the cities of the future be built with materials that do not produce carbon dioxide emissions during their manufacture? This is the focus of recently published research into producing environmentally-friendly cement using a surprising natural resource – algae.
A $383 million extension and renovation project for New York City’s Natural History Museum is nearing completion. The cave-like building, designed by US-based architecture firm Studio Gang, will improve visitor circulation and increase opportunities for public engagement with science.
By Ben Pilkington
11 Nov 2022