The University of Bath is testing a number of waste materials to assess their thermal performance as potential materials for insulating buildings. This collaborative project between the University of Bath, University of Brighton, UniLaSalle...
building materials (general) / concrete / construction / recycling
by RM_01 · Published March 2, 2019
Is it possible to build houses with recycled concrete and what impact does this have on costs, environment, safety and aesthetics? Concrete is essential in modern construction. It is a highly flexible, resistant and...
The latest instalment of our Dezeen x MINI Living series features a sustainable 3D-printed house made with soil and agricultural waste. Italian 3D-printing technology developer WASP, built the house to showcase the abilities of...
In the Feb. 16 New York Times op-ed “Time to Panic,” journalist David Wallace-Wells declares, “It is OK, finally, to freak out” about our impending environmental catastrophe. Based on a thorough three-year review of...
building materials (general) / concrete / construction / deconstruction
by RM_01 · Published February 26, 2019
Most concrete from demolished buildings is simply dumped, much of it illegally. But there’s a better way – and it involves lightning At the Shenzhen dump, huge shards of dusty concrete lie in imposing...
building materials (general) / concrete / research / steel / wood
by RM_01 · Published February 20, 2019
Innovative building materials can make a major contribution to resource efficiency. In the following we will show you some selected examples from research and construction practice that hold high future potential. – Innovative base...
aggregates / building materials (general) / construction / soil
by RM_01 · Published February 20, 2019
There is little that there is as much as the proverbial sand by the sea. In the meantime it has become so scarce that it is mined under life-threatening circumstances and traded illegally. In...
A proposed standard for earthen floors could help promote sustainability and improve health in the developing world. Earthen floors can be found around the world, where they’ve been used as natural and affordable options...
Throughout the ages, we’ve seen the construction industry undergo a series of building material innovations. From durable concrete used in ancient structures to the production of steel for bridges and skyscrapers, these materials shaped...
The circular economy is our most powerful tool in shaping sustainable infrastructure as the world’s population grows, writes built environment expert Dr Paul Toyne. Infrastructure provides all the vital services to keep an urban area...
The increasing popularity of plastics in construction is due to many factors: their performance, durability, weathering resistance, low maintenance, cost-effectiveness, light weight and design flexibility. These qualities make them ideal products for construction and...
building materials (general) / construction / economy / policy
by RM_01 · Published February 7, 2019
Government Europa discusses the ReSOLVE framework and making the built environment circular with Carol Lemmens, director of Arup The situation of the European built environment is that of a complex nature, particularly when we are...
architecture / building materials (general) / construction / Life Cycle Assessment LCA
by RM_01 · Published February 1, 2019
Stringent green building standards and life-cycle assessment tools are important parts of connecting design intent with long-term operational efficiency. As expectations and industry standards for reducing energy and water use, increasing building operating efficiency,...
Recycling five essential materials—steel, concrete, drywall, glass, flooring—turns up different challenges, but architects can be part of the solution. To understand buildings, consider cities. They are evolving, iterative systems whose peripheries and hinterlands are...
GCC construction growth requires concrete sustainability as well as innovation. With the Middle East’s appetite for construction showing no sign of waning, the concrete industry is set to remain a central pillar of the...
Globally, the threat of climate change and the struggle to manage non-recyclable products means sustainability needs to be at the forefront of everybody’s minds. Engineering, innovation and forward-thinking will each play their part in...
To date, most 3D printed buildings have been built from concrete. Could bioplastics be a more sustainable option? Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is a major part of the fourth industrial revolution and it will transform...
On January 22, 2019 the new Circularity Gap Report of Cirle-Economy was published at the WEF in Davos. Find the report here
Many of today’s most widely used building materials have limitations, especially with regard to their impact on the environment. In response, innovative engineers around the world have developed new building materials that could provide...
How can you recycle the world’s stockpiles of treated sewage sludge and boost sustainability in the construction industry, all at the same time? Turn those biosolids into bricks. Biosolids are a by-product of the...
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