Three reasons concrete doesn't live up to its environmental claims
Up to 8% of all global anthropogenic human-made emissions are due to just one material, cement. And our use of it is rising.
Aug 1, 2022
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When waste materials can build bricks to save money and resources
Firing bricks and making mortar and cement is very costly, but organic chemists at Flinders University are working on more sustainable alternatives—focusing on building materials made from waste products.
Jul 28, 2022
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Why UK railways can't deal with heatwaves—and what might help
The UK's rail service has been hit with widespread train delays and high levels of cancelations during the heatwave. The whole of the east coast line between Edinburgh and London was closed for hours on July 20 because of ...
Jul 22, 2022
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Building the future with self-healing concrete and biocement
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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Building lighter with concrete: How concrete 3D printing saves material and carbon dioxide
Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world. It can be used in many ways, can be produced locally and is very durable. Its environmental performance, on the other hand, is the subject of critical debate. ...
May 25, 2022
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How our bushfire-proof house design could help people flee rather than risk fighting the flames
By 2030, climate change will make one in 25 Australian homes "uninsurable" if greenhouse gas emissions continue unabated, with riverine flooding posing the greatest insurance risk, a new Climate Council analysis finds.
May 3, 2022
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In Scandinavia, wooden buildings reach new heights
A sandy-colored tower glints in the sunlight and dominates the skyline of the Swedish town of Skelleftea as Scandinavia harnesses its wood resources to lead a global trend towards erecting eco-friendly high-rises.
Apr 30, 2022
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Using nature's structures in wooden buildings
Concern about climate change has focused significant attention on the buildings sector, in particular on the extraction and processing of construction materials. The concrete and steel industries together are responsible ...
Mar 9, 2022
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Technology helps offer 3D-printed homes as an option for ownership
For Apis Cor, a construction company based in Melbourne, Fla., building certain kinds of homes relies an awful lot on a key team member named Frank.
Feb 2, 2022
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Hybrid timber systems: The new reinforced concrete for the 21st century
Reinforced concrete is durable and robust but has a large CO2 footprint. Timber, on the other hand, is sustainable and absorbs carbon, although it has inherent negative properties. Hybrid timber systems, by contrast, combine ...
Feb 1, 2022
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