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fromArchDaily
3 days ago

The Nubian Vault: Reviving Ancient Techniques for Modern Solutions

The Nubian vault is a type of masonry construction forming curved structures that act as roofs or ceilings, usually barrel-shaped but sometimes domed.
Renovation
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Why taking apart buildings piece by piece is a climate solution

Deconstruction promotes reusable materials over demolition, supporting environmental sustainability in construction.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Why taking apart buildings piece by piece is a climate solution

Deconstruction promotes reusable materials over demolition, supporting environmental sustainability in construction.
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fromPrx
2 weeks ago

The World

President Donald Trump stated that a ceasefire is holding between Israel and Iran; however, both nations accused each other of breaches in the agreement.
US politics
Alternative transportation
fromNature
1 month ago

Making concrete sustainable globally requires technology transfer

Sustainable concrete technologies are unevenly distributed, posing a challenge to reducing carbon emissions in construction.
NYC real estate
fromsilive
1 month ago

NYC announces 500-unit waterfront housing development for Staten Island's North Shore

New York City is investing $400 million in a mixed-income housing development on the North Shore waterfront.
Construction will utilize mass timber materials to promote sustainability.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Embracing Material Intelligence: How the Pacific Northwest is Promoting Timber Innovation

Designers are centering material intelligence in constructing our cities... Few materials embody this shift as vividly as cross-laminated timber (CLT).
Toronto startup
Environment
fromEarth911
3 months ago

Embodied Carbon: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

Embodied carbon significantly impacts a building's environmental footprint, often underestimated compared to operational carbon.
fromEarth911
3 months ago

Beware of the Red List - Top Materials to Avoid in Your Home

The Red List, generated by the International Living Future Institute, identifies harmful materials in construction, guiding homeowners toward safer product choices.
Environment
#3d-printing
fromEarth911
3 months ago
Environment

Earth911 Podcast: Accelerating Adoption of Low-Carbon Concrete with Eco Material Technologies' Grant Quasha

fromEarth911
3 months ago
Environment

Earth911 Podcast: Accelerating Adoption of Low-Carbon Concrete with Eco Material Technologies' Grant Quasha

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Renovation
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
4 months ago

Breakthrough 'plastic' mortar could slash heat loss in buildings by 55%

A new mortar mix made from recycled plastics and aerogels reduces heat loss significantly, aiding energy efficiency and combating plastic waste.
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