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  • The Drawbacks of Bamboo-Reinforced Concrete
    Article - 24 Nov 2021
    Research reveals bamboo's shortcomings as a steel substitute in concrete reinforcement, highlighting durability and strength concerns in building applications.
  • Using Metrology to Study Cracks in Concrete
    Article - 17 Feb 2020
    The presence of cracks in any type of concrete structure can not only be deleterious to its stability but can even result in deadly effects if left uncorrected.
  • How are Lubricants Used in Building Air Conditioning?
    Article - 11 Dec 2019
    The air conditioning system of a building is a type of refrigeration system. These systems use a compressor to circulate refrigerant and a lubricant is essential to this.
  • Enhancing Cement with Carbon Nanotubes
    Article - 4 Sep 2019
    Recent research has shown that incorporating carbon nanotubes into cement results in composite materials with significant potential.
  • Buying an Energy Efficient Home
    Article - 3 Apr 2019
    Energy efficiency should be as high on the list of desirables as the number of bedrooms, storage space and proximity to local schools/amenities when buying a new house.
  • The Nanocoatings Used in Construction
    Article - 31 Jul 2018
    This article discusses how nanocoatings are used in the construction industry to protect materials and promote efficiency.
  • Are “Smart Buildings” the Future of the European Union?
    Article - 31 Jul 2017
    As global society is becoming increasingly interested in maintaining the health and sustainability of our world, applications across a wide variety of industries have followed this trend by becoming...
  • Geopolymers as an Alternative to Cement
    Article - 21 Jun 2017
    For many construction industry leaders, including researchers, the fact that up to 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions (more than global air traffic each year) comes from cement production means...
  • Aircrete Products and Innovative Building Systems
    Article - 7 Jul 2006
    H+H Celcon has been manufacturing aircrete in the UK since 1949 and is the leading specialist manufacturer in its field. Their range of lightweight aircrete products is briefly described along with...
  • International High-Rise Award Finalist: The Bryant by David Chipperfield Architects
    Article - 8 Nov 2022
    In our latest interview, AZoBuild spoke with Mattias Kunz from David Chipperfield Architects about their New York project The Bryant, a finalist for the 2022 International High Rise Award.
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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