Energy & Green Tech
At Fremantle Prison in the 1850s, when metal was scarce, the prison gate and handrails were made from iron recovered from sunken ships. As I toured the prison recently, I reflected on how similar the situation was when COVID-19 ...
Mar 6, 2023
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Engineering
Researchers from Lithuania and Cyprus claim that the energy payback period of using phase change materials, new technology in the construction industry, is the shortest in a colder climate. The optimal location for their ...
Feb 3, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
The UK aims to replace 1.7 million gas boilers a year by the mid-2030s, as part of its plan to reach net zero. This will require rapidly scaling up the installation of heat pumps which can run on renewable electricity. Just ...
Nov 30, 2022
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Engineering
Researchers at Aalto University are developing a way to convert biowaste into a new, sustainable sound-absorbing material. One of the intended outcomes for the research project is to create alternatives to mineral wool construction ...
Oct 27, 2022
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Engineering
The construction industry generates a lot of waste, and both rehabilitation and new projects require large amounts of materials. Currently, we mainly use new building materials, which are in turn made of mostly virgin materials.
Oct 27, 2022
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Business
The construction industry contributes significantly to a country's economy through infrastructure development. The industry has expanded rapidly worldwide and further growth is expected.
Oct 6, 2022
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Engineering
A new study by the University of South Australia has tested and verified the structural integrity of walls constructed from tires packed with earth, with the results potentially providing new opportunities for the reuse of ...
Aug 22, 2022
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Engineering
An invisible coating that can "fireproof" wood has been invented by scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore).
Aug 18, 2022
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Engineering
After water, concrete is the most widely used substance on Earth. With applications from housing and industry to coastal defense and infrastructure, concrete and cement are at the cornerstone of life, quite literally.
Jul 19, 2022
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Engineering
Building construction and operation account for 16% and 22%, respectively, of total carbon emissions in China. Those numbers are down, but still need significant work to achieve green building construction and carbon neutrality, ...
Jul 7, 2022
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