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  • 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...
  • The Most Common Uses of Ceramics in Construction
    Article - 18 Dec 2023
    The construction industry uses many different materials, such as concrete, steel, glass, timber, and ceramics, to construct buildings. This article will briefly explore how ceramics are used in...
  • Preserving the Past for the Future: The Art of Historic Building Restoration
    Article - 18 Oct 2023
    The history of civilization is one of constant change, especially when it comes to the built landscape. Over the millennia, many buildings have come and gone, replaced by more fit-for-purpose...
  • What is Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)?
    Article - 5 Sep 2023
    Recently, there has been much conversation in the media about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) due to its potential for failure over time. This article will provide an overview of this...
  • Building With the Sun in Mind
    Article - 1 Aug 2023
    Sustainable architecture is a growing trend in urban design. In recent years, several projects have sought to connect architecture with energy generation, utilizing solar power to drastically reduce...
  • How are Buildings Made to Withstand Tsunamis?
    Article - 19 Jun 2023
    This article discusses the risk of tsunamis to buildings in coastal regions and the strategies that can be implemented for tsunami-resistant building construction.
  • What are the Different Types of Bridge Foundations?
    Article - 9 Jun 2023
    The foundation is the base of a bridge and a significant structural piece that plays a crucial role in maintaining the structural stability of the entire bridge. This article discusses the major types...
  • A Closer Look at evolv1: Canada's First Zero-Carbon Building
    Article - 28 Mar 2023
    A three-story office building in Waterloo, Ontario, is the first building to achieve a net-positive energy rating in Canada. The building, evolv1, was designed by the architecture firm Stantec and...
  • What is Transparent Wood?
    Article - 28 Oct 2022
    Transparent wood combines durability and transparency, presenting a sustainable alternative to traditional materials with applications in construction and tech.
  • How to Offset Carbon While Building
    Article - 13 Sep 2022
    Construction is one of the leading industry emitters of carbon emissions. However, there are ways to reduce this footprint and offset the carbon cost of construction projects, which can lead to as...
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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