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  • Non-Destructive Testing of Timber
    Article - 18 Jan 2022
    Non-destructive testing (NDT) can be defined as the science of testing the mechanical and physical properties or the defects of a piece of material or structure, without having to damage or alter the...
  • Integrating Recycled Construction Waste in Concrete Production
    Article - 20 Jun 2024
    This article discusses the integration of recycled construction waste in concrete production to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact, despite challenges in material quality and...
  • Utilizing Nanocellulose in Building Materials
    Article - 28 Feb 2024
    Nanocellulose enhances concrete's sustainability and mechanical properties, offering a green solution for the construction industry.
  • A to Z of Insulation Materials
    Article - 29 Apr 2022
    There is a wealth of options when it comes to building insulation materials. Bulky fiber materials like fiberglass and cotton, rigid foam boards, polyurethane, and straw all get used in different...
  • Plant-Based Rigid Foam: Use in the Construction Industry
    Article - 13 Jan 2022
    Today, a new breed of plant-based rigid foam products has entered the market, allowing developers to make use of the desirable characteristics of rigid foam without the environmental downsides.
  • Reducing the Use of Plastic in Modern Construction
    Article - 26 Dec 2023
    The use of plastics for construction has become a major environmental concern. Reducing reliance on plastics and replacing them with sustainable construction materials can lead to a greener future.
  • What Polymers are Used in Construction?
    Article - 15 Mar 2022
    As an engineering building material, polymers have become increasingly essential. The applications and properties of polymers are broad due to the ease of fabrication and the ability to produce...
  • What is Timbercrete?
    Article - 20 Mar 2024
    Timbercrete offers a low-carbon alternative for sustainable construction, combining sawdust with cement to create eco-friendly, insulating building blocks.
  • Advancing Sustainable Construction with Mycelium-Based Solutions
    Article - 6 Mar 2024
    Mycelium-based materials like Mycocrete offer a sustainable construction alternative, promising low-carbon, cost-effective building solutions.
  • Urban Planning and Green Spaces: Balancing Development and Nature in Cities
    Article - 18 Aug 2023
    The way in which green spaces are incorporated into cities and urban spaces requires careful planning to make the best of the space without impeding development, and is unique to the issues and...
Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

With an increase in the pressure to decarbonize the built environment and build more carbon-neutral buildings, the reduction of embodied carbon has become of great importance.

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

AZoBuild talks to Professors Noguchi and Maruyama about their research and development of Calcium Carbonate Concrete (CCC), a new material that has the potential to cause a sustainable revolution in the construction industry.

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