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  • 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.
  • How Can Concrete be Nano-Engineered?
    Article - 20 Nov 2023
    This article explores nano-engineered concrete, delving into recent studies, limitations, and the potential for a more sustainable future in construction.
  • Constructing Smart Cities: Integrating IoT and Connectivity
    Article - 13 Jun 2023
    The nature of cities is undergoing a profound transformation in the 21st century as the changing needs of urban populations and the challenges of the modern world present new challenges and...
  • Recycled and Alternative Materials for Concrete Production
    Article - 16 May 2023
    This article discusses the environmental drawbacks of conventional materials and sustainable alternatives that can be employed to create novel, green concrete.
  • Building New Frontiers with Martian Concrete
    Article - 22 Feb 2023
    Scientists at the University of Manchester, UK, recently demonstrated how a novel concrete material using Martian soil and the blood of human astronauts as ingredients could pave the way for future...
  • How do Construction Materials Age?
    Article - 7 Nov 2022
    This article discusses the changes in the properties of construction materials over time and the latest research on aging resistance.
  • What is Biochar Cladding?
    Article - 30 Aug 2022
    The primary application of biochar, a highly porous substance made from plant debris, is to improve soil. However, more recent breakthroughs have paved the way for its use as cladding material.
  • New Research Building at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Achieves LEED Certification
    News - 16 Dec 2009
    Building materials that better retain heat in the winter, and reflect it in the summer; plumbing fixtures that save water; and facilities that encourage employees to bicycle to work....
  • How Have Earth Sheltered Home Designs Pushed Boundaries?
    Article - 29 Dec 2021
    Earth-sheltered homes are an architectural concept that works with nature to push the boundaries of housing design. This article will look at this concept, providing an overview of the design’s...
  • Smart Houses: AI in the Home
    Article - 25 Oct 2021
    Technology is consistently improving our quality of life. The internet of things, artificial intelligence, robots, and smart sensors will all feature in the houses of the future. This article will...
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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