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Harvard Business Review
1 week ago
Data science

How One Company Added Carbon Estimates to Its Customer Invoices

Soprema's president aims to report carbon footprint on all customer invoices to reduce embedded GHG emissions in products. [ more ]
#sustainable-architecture
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Design

Nendo Installs A Carbon-Capturing Wall In A Contemporary Japanese Home - Yanko Design

Nendo's Block-Wall House showcases a sustainable concrete alternative that captures carbon dioxide emissions, combating the environmental impact of traditional cement production. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago
Design

ICON unveils the future of 3D printed architecture at SXSW

Faster construction with Phoenix 3D printer
Innovations in robotic construction and design software [ more ]
moresustainable-architecture
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
Design

Five reasons why polycarbonate sheets are popular in building and construction

Exceptional strength and durability
Lightweight nature and easy installation [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Hundreds of homes evacuated in Scotland over crumbling concrete fears

Hundreds of homes evacuated in Aberdeen due to Raac materials posing a danger.
Raac, a lightweight alternative to concrete, has failed in multiple settings, prompting urgent actions. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Health and Safety Executive looking at balcony collapse at multi-million pound Barking development

Balconies restricted due to safety concerns after incident in Barking
Weak glue and unsuitable materials found in initial tests on balconies [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Europe news

A fire in the Spanish city of Valencia has killed at least 4 people

Fire in Valencia kills 4, 19 missing
Residents rescued from balconies by firefighters
Cause of fire unknown, rapidly spread due to building materials. [ more ]
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