Building information modeling (BIM) is a vital process to help facilitate the design, planning, and construction of buildings. It is an efficient and collaborative process that is often used to plan and design structures and buildings in a single 3D model.
By Olivia Hudson
4 Apr 2022
AFm is abbreviated from ‘alumina, ferric oxide, monsulfate’. The AFm phase of Portland cement refers to a group of similar members of hydrated calcium aluminates that have a hydrocalumite-like structure based on 4CaO.Al2O3.13–19 H2O.
By Olivia Hudson
30 Mar 2022
Stilts have been used since ancient times to elevate buildings above ground level. This article will discuss their history, modern usage, and perspectives on the subject.
By Reginald Davey
28 Mar 2022
This article will look at using electron microscopy to analyze concrete and, in particular, the water-cement ratio.
Ireland’s Museum of Cinema in Dublin and the Aleja Shopping Center in Ljubljana, Slovenia, have one thing in common – visually impressive, unique, and hard-wearing facades and interiors made with digitally printed glass.
By Ben Pilkington
25 Mar 2022
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
AZoBuild talked to Peris+Toral Arquitectes, finalists for the EU Mies van der Rohe award, about their work 85 Social Housing Units project.
By Skyla Baily
21 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.
Polymers are key in construction because of their versatility and cost-effectiveness. They enhance materials like epoxy, polyethylene, and polycarbonate.
By Olivia Hudson
15 Mar 2022
AZoBuild spoke to Tiago Mota Saraiva from aterliermob and Working with the 99% about the Marquês de Abrantes' Palace restoration and interventions. The project was shortlisted for the 2022 EU Mies van der Rohe award.
By Skyla Baily
14 Mar 2022