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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

collectif encore designs wikicampers workspace with wraparound balconies in france

The new headquarters for Wikicampers in Bidart, France is designed as an adaptable workplace that can evolve with the company's growth and operational needs.
Renovation
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Making Roman concrete produces as much CO2 as modern concrete

Martinez et al. tested three different Roman concrete recipes with varying slaked lime-to-pozzolan ratios (1:2, 1:3, and 1:4), and assessed greenhouse gas and air emissions for each production stage based on known Roman construction practices. The results surprised the scientists. Per volume of concrete, the production process for Roman concrete ended up emitting as much and, in some cases, more CO2 than modern formulations.
Environment
#climate-change
fromEarth911
1 month ago
Renovation

5 of the Least Wasteful Ways to Build Your Forever Home

People are seeking sustainable choices in home building to mitigate environmental impact.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

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
2 months ago

Why taking apart buildings piece by piece is a climate solution

Deconstruction promotes reusable materials over demolition, supporting environmental sustainability in construction.
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

How this stunning cliffside home was a 'mission impossible' task involving digging out part of the rock face

The property that homeowners Heather and Chris discovered was a mid-century detached house, on a steep slope overlooking the beach, damp and barely habitable.
Renovation
#3d-printing
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

The Nubian Vault: Reviving Ancient Techniques for Modern Solutions

Colorful houses in Aswan utilize Nubian vault construction, using local materials and conserving nature.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

casa moro's green concrete mantle follows natural slope of forested terrain in buenos aires

Casa Moro is designed to harmoniously integrate with its forested environment in Buenos Aires, using green architecture to minimize ecological impact.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Terra CO2 cements $124M Series B to slash concrete's carbon footprint | TechCrunch

Cement contributes to about 8% of global carbon pollution due to CO2 released during its production, prompting startups to seek low-carbon alternatives.
Environment
US politics
fromPrx
1 month ago

The World

Ceasefire claims between Israel and Iran are disputed, while legal experts warn of potential liabilities for involvement in Gaza humanitarian efforts.
fromNature
2 months ago

Making concrete sustainable globally requires technology transfer

Sustainable concrete technologies are unevenly distributed, posing a challenge to reducing carbon emissions in construction.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Celebrating Timber Innovation: Insights from the 2025 Built by Nature Prize

The Built by Nature Prize celebrates sustainable timber projects, promoting responsible construction practices and international visibility.
NYC real estate
fromsilive
3 months 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.
Toronto startup
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

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

Material intelligence focuses on how materials perform and adapt within ecological and cultural systems.
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) represents a significant shift toward sustainable construction, especially in the context of environmental challenges.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 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.
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