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New Perspectives on Emission-Free Concrete

The construction industry as a sink for carbon dioxide? This is being worked on by researchers at Empa’s Concrete & Asphalt lab.

9 Jan 2024

Yasmine Mahmoudieh, Sirius Award-Winning Designer and Sustainability Architect Unveils Revolutionary 3D Printed Furniture

Yasmine Mahmoudieh, a distinguished architect and designer celebrated for her commitment to sustainability and innovation, announces the unveiling of her groundbreaking 3D-printed furniture line.

20 Dec 2023

All New Homes Required to be “Net Zero Ready” from 2025, with Heat Pumps as Standard

E3G today welcomes the publication of the Future Homes Standard consultation by the UK government, which sets out requirements that will ensure newly built homes are “net zero ready” from 2025, with heat pumps as standard.

14 Dec 2023

Self-Adjusting Roof Tiles Promise Climate Comfort and Lower Bills

Heating and cooling account for around half of the energy used in an average American building.

14 Dec 2023

Fighting the Danger of Overprotection on Concrete Repairs

Is it possible to give concrete too much protection against reinforcement corrosion? Research indicates that this is so, although no consensus exists on the exact mechanisms and how to avoid it.

11 Dec 2023

Using Bacteria to Self-Heal Cracks in Concrete Structures

New and exciting research emerging from Drexel University could increase the longevity of concrete structures by giving them the ability to heal themselves using bacteria.

11 Dec 2023

Sustainable Building Experts Unveil Valuable Resource for Building Professionals in the UK

Sustain Quality have unveiled a series of comprehensive guides which cover all aspects of the UK’s building regulations and best practices to achieve sustainable and energy efficient buildings.

7 Dec 2023

Barratt Homes North East Champions Sustainability With Environmental Consultancy

With the support of an environmental consultancy, Barratt Homes North East is embracing new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements, and maintaining its status as the UK’s leading sustainable housebuilder.

7 Dec 2023

KAUST Spinout Raises Investment to Revolutionize Concrete Manufacturing and Reduce CO2 Emissions

Concrete production relies heavily on sand; however, most of the sand in the Earth is unsuitable for concrete manufacturing due to its fine particle size and smooth surface.

6 Dec 2023

Upcycling Old Concrete with Graphene for Sustainable Construction

In the aftermath of large-scale disasters like earthquakes or wars, and as aging buildings and infrastructure are replaced, vast amounts of concrete often end up in landfills or are crushed into rubble for use in road construction.

5 Dec 2023