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Stronger Home Foundations Needed to Withstand Climate Change and Cracking Soils
Drier climates are exacerbating an expensive problem for millions of Australians whose homes sit on expansive soils prone to shrinkage cracks, which have already cost insurance companies and individuals billions of dollars in damage bills.
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Puff Pastry-Inspired Cement Is 20 Times Tougher and Keeps Heat Out
Researchers have created a "puff pastry-inspired" cement by repeatedly rolling and folding it into thin layers, producing a material that resists cracking far better than conventional cement while slowing heat transfer.
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Straw Houses Could Help UK Meet Housing Targets While Cutting Emissions
The UK could meet its housing targets of up to 300,000 new homes each year, swapping high-carbon building materials for straw without running out of supply, according to new research.
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Local Weather Could Be a Blind Spot in Low-Carbon Concrete Design
Findings show that weather conditions play a crucial role in concrete corrosion, calling for a more nuanced approach to durability standards.
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UNSW to Host Global Summit on the Future of Healthier Cities
More than 30 leaders from international cities will convene at UNSW Sydney for a global conference focused on creating healthier, more sustainable and equitable urban centers.
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EU Climate Policy Could Determine the Pace of Cement Decarbonization
A new model of 179 European cement plants shows how carbon prices, CCS infrastructure, and investor confidence could determine the timing and geography of cement decarbonization.
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AI Reveals Key Factors Affecting Waste-Glass Concrete Strength
A LightGBM machine-learning model predicts the strength of waste-glass concrete while helping researchers interpret how mixture composition and curing relate to performance.
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Fujitsu, Tokyu Construction, and Kitano Construction Launch Field Trial for AI That Supports Construction Process Management and Risk Reduction
Advancing construction site operations and knowledge transfer through AI at the Fujitsu Technology Park redevelopment project.
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Iron Waste and Magnetized Water Could Improve Sustainable Concrete Performance
This study investigates the effects of iron processing waste and magnetized water on concrete, revealing their potential to enhance strength and sustainability.
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World First for Scottish Housing Development as VASO Global Recycled Glass Solution Approved
A WORLD-FIRST recycled glass solution has been approved for a new housing scheme in Scotland.
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