Tag #Sustainable Construction

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Roman Concrete: A Sustainable Solution for Modern Construction

A University of California study reveals that Roman concrete, made with volcanic materials and lower-temperature methods, offers significantly better sustainability and durability than modern Portland cement, prompting research into replicating its properties using modern, sustainable energy sources...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Coffee Grounds Revolutionize Sustainable Construction

Australian researchers at Swinburne University are using recycled coffee grounds to create stronger, cheaper, and more sustainable bricks, reducing energy consumption by 80 percent and addressing the yearly disposal of 18 million tons of coffee waste.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Icelandic Firm Proposes Lava-Based Construction for Sustainable Settlements

The Icelandic firm s.ap arkitektar proposes a revolutionary construction method using volcanic lava as a building material, aiming to create sustainable settlements by 2150, presenting three potential methods for lava forming and addressing the environmental impact of concrete.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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German Floor Heating: Costs, Efficiency, and Cooling Potential

In Germany, floor heating systems offer even heat distribution and potential summer cooling, but costs range widely (€30-€250/m²) depending on location and installation. Retrofitting existing buildings is expensive but may be subsidized up to 70%.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Construmat 2024: Sustainable Construction Innovations in Barcelona

Construmat, Barcelona's construction trade fair (May 20-22), showcases sustainable and efficient building innovations, addressing housing shortages and skilled labor scarcity with over 350 exhibitors (35% international) and a Sustainable Building Congress featuring leading architects.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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ClearVue Wins First African Solar Skylight Contract with World Bank

ClearVue Technologies secured a $100,000 order to install 100 solar skylights in a new World Bank building in Abuja, Nigeria, generating 37,800 kilowatt-hours of energy annually and saving 22.4 tonnes of carbon, marking its first commercial project in Africa and showcasing its global expansion strat...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Qatar's 3D-Printed Schools: A Giant Leap in Sustainable Construction

Qatar is undertaking one of the world's largest 3D-printed construction projects, building 14 public schools, two using advanced 3D printing technology, to support its Qatar National Vision 2030, prioritizing innovation and sustainable growth by 2025, using two massive BOD2 printers from COBOD.

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Quality Education
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Coffee Waste Transformed into Sustainable Concrete Strengthening Material

Australian researchers have developed a method to convert coffee waste into biochar using pyrolysis, a process that heats coffee grounds above 350°C without oxygen to create a material that strengthens concrete, reducing landfill waste and promoting sustainability.

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Climate Action
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Circular Demolition in the Netherlands: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaby Foekens of Foekens Sloopcombinatie leads a fully circular demolition approach, reusing and upcycling materials, while the EIB questions the feasibility of achieving 100% circularity in 2050 due to financial constraints and the absence of mandatory regulations.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Green360's High-Quality Metakaolin Passes Lab Tests, Poised for Commercialization

Green360 Technology's high-reactivity metakaolin, exceeding 88% amorphous content, successfully passed lab tests proving its suitability for low-carbon cement and high-performance concrete; commercial trials are starting soon with partner PERMAcast.

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Climate Action
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Barcelona's Rapid Public Housing Construction Using Industrialized Methods

Barcelona is constructing 381 public rental housing units using industrialized methods, reducing construction time by at least six months and CO2 emissions by 30%, addressing the city's housing shortage and climate goals; a new €1.3 billion national investment plan aims to replicate this success nat...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Germany Funds National Research Center for Climate-Neutral Construction

The German government's coalition agreement secures 68.5 million euros until 2028 for a new national research center in Bautzen and Weimar focused on climate-neutral construction, with additional funding from Saxony (up to 450 million euros) and Thuringia (35 million euros), aiming to achieve climat...

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