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fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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
1 month 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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fromHomebuilding
2 weeks 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
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Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
#low-carbon-materials
fromEarth911
4 months ago
Environment

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

fromEarth911
4 months ago
Environment

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

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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
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.
fromArchDaily
1 month 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
2 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
2 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It shapes the whole experience': what happens when you build a city from wood?

It's a fantastic working environment - no concrete dust, no silica dust issues. It's clean and quiet, said Niklas Haggstrom, the project area manager at Atrium Ljungberg.
Toronto startup
fromEarth911
3 months ago

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

Embodied carbon, associated with materials and construction processes, can account for up to half of a building's lifetime environmental impact.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
4 months ago

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

The Red List is a guide for avoiding harmful construction materials in green building efforts.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
4 months ago

Passivhaus takes hold in the UK aiming for 10% of new homes by 2035

Passivhaus homes are gaining traction in the UK housing market, with potential for substantial growth by 2035.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
5 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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