building materials (general) / Life Cycle Assessment LCA / steel
by RM_01 · Published March 31, 2019
Sustainability megatrends are shaping our world. In particular climate change, scarcity of resources, and demographic shifts. This is feeding into societal expectations which in turn drives policy frameworks and legislation. What does this mean...
building materials (general) / construction / deconstruction / policy / recycling
by RM_01 · Published March 24, 2019
Nicht nur die große Wohnungsnachfrage treibt Preise und Mieten in die Höhe. Schuld ist auch die Rohstoffknappheit. Selbst bei Sand und Kies gibt es bereits Engpässe. Die Zukunft des Bauens kommt in Dutzenden verschiedenen...
Concrete, fuel or chemicals from CO2 – three companies from Canada, Norway and Germany have been awarded a new innovation prize for these groundbreaking ideas. They accepted the award from the renowned nova-Institut on...
In the world of technology, buildings and architectural designs are largely made of steel works with great and fantastic models. Metal pros and manufacturers are still producing the best of all steel products to...
The Architects Journal asked leaders in the sustainability field what immediate steps architects could take towards achieving a zero-carbon built environment in the near future 1) The default position should always be to retrofit...
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...
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