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Lancaster University to Offer Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees in Architecture

The Architecture courses are based in the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts, linked with the research base on Lancaster University.

11 Jun 2018

Choice of Wood Material Determines Durability of Coated Products

The durability of a painted wood panel depends a lot on the wood material. Recent research on the topic explains that there should be less mold growth on the heartwood, that the growth is also influenced by the color of the panel, and that wide annual rings in the wood give fewer cracks.

30 Apr 2018

Latest Study Transforms Rammed Earth Construction

A building technique as old as dirt is being re-tested as a ‘new’ and feasible modern construction material. Compressed soil, also called rammed earth, is a construction technique that goes back several centuries.

24 Apr 2018

Graphene-Reinforced Concrete Reduces Carbon Footprint of Concrete Production

A pioneering, innovative method that involves the application of nanoengineering technology to include graphene in conventional concrete production has been developed by researchers at the University of Exeter.

24 Apr 2018

Eco-Friendly Technique Uses Wood Waste to Strengthen Building Structures

A novel, environmental-friendly technique that strengthens building structures has been developed by researchers. The innovative method combines biochar, which is recycled from sawdust, into cement and enhances the water tightness (impermeability) and strength of concrete and mortar.

16 Apr 2018

New Technologies That Can Rehabilitate Dams into Useful Land

There is a new technology emerging from the University of Queensland, Australia, that can potentially transform toxic red mud (bauxite residues) into usable soil. This approach aims to tackle the expensive rehabilitation processes associated with red mud dams throughout Australia.

12 Apr 2018

Record-Breaking Attendance at 2018 International Building & Construction Trade Fair

The three-day International Building & Construction Trade Fair has come to an end at the Shanghai National Convention & Exhibition Center registering 42,000 visitors, a 24.19% increase from the previous year.

9 Apr 2018