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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...
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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52% Bias Score


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.
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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48% Bias Score


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.
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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56% Bias Score


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%.
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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32% Bias Score


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.
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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32% Bias Score


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...
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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52% Bias Score

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.

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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52% Bias Score

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.

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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36% Bias Score

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.

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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40% Bias Score

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.

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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52% Bias Score

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...

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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44% Bias Score

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...

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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44% Bias Score
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