Researchers invent the world’s first zero emissions cement
have filed a patent and been awarded new research funding for their invention of the world’s first ever zero-emissions cement.
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Joseph Shavit
- May 15, 2022
Scientists create renewable biocement made entirely from waste materials
Scientists have found a way to create biocement, making the alternative to regular cement even greener and more sustainable.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 26, 2022
Nanotechnology turns bricks into batteries
Red bricks — some of the world’s cheapest and most familiar building materials — can be converted into energy storage units.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 31, 2022
Scientists develop heat storage material that is stable, efficient and eco-friendly
[Mar 31, 2022: Tom Leonhardt, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg] Felix Marske holds a sample of the new material. (CREDIT: Uni Halle / Marian Sorge) A new heat storage material could help to significantly improve the energy efficiency of buildings. Developed by researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the University of Leipzig, it can be used to store surplus heat and release it back into the environment when needed. Unlike existing material
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 26, 2022
Engineers are building bridges with recycled wind turbine blades
Engineers are hopeful that bridges represent the beginning of a new trend: repurposing old wind turbine blades for infrastructure projects.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 29, 2021
Egypt unveils renovated 'Avenue of the Sphinxes' in Luxor
Egyptian authorities unveiled a renovated ancient promenade in the city of Luxor dating back 3,000 years.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 20, 2021
Water-cooled terracotta tiles provide a natural way to cool subway stations during the summer
Terracotta tiles provide a natural, cost-effective way to reduce energy consumption for cooling down subway stations during the summer.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 19, 2021
Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Build a smaller house with no basement
Researchers have some practical advice for developers, homeowners and urban planners who want to reduce their environmental impact.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 12, 2021
Translucent concrete makes it possible to create customised facades at low cost
Two researchers have designed and patented a new product that promises to revolutionize construction and other sectors.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 30, 2021
'Charging room' system powers lights, phones, laptops without wires
Researchers have developed a system to safely deliver electricity over the air, turning entire buildings into wireless charging zones.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 6, 2021
Billionaire Unveils Plans to Build the City of Telosa, a Sustainable and Futuristic Society
If you live a zero-waste or sustainable lifestyle, you’ve probably thought about how nice it would be to live in a low-impact bubble
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 30, 2021
'Charging room' system powers lights, phones, laptops without wires
Researchers have developed a system to safely deliver electricity over the air, turning entire buildings into wireless charging zones.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 11, 2021
New 3D printable phase-changing materials can regulate temperatures inside buildings
As temperature fluctuations become more commonplace around the world, conventional cooling and heating systems need more innovation
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 7, 2021
Sweden is experimenting with fossil-free steel
The Hybrit pilot plant is where a consortium is looking into producing steel that is made without the use of fossil fuels.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 5, 2021
Growing 'metallic wood' to new heights
Natural wood remains a ubiquitous building material because of its high strength-to-density ratio; trees are strong enough to grow tall
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 26, 2021
Researchers develop plastic construction beams based on LEGO bricks -- strong as concrete
The plastic beams are based on LEGO bricks and just as strong as concrete ones, while weighing substantially less.
Joseph Shavit
- May 12, 2021
Windows made from transparent wood are just around the corner
Scientists have produced a completely renewable version of see-through wood thanks to the addition of a fruit peel extract called limonene.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 1, 2021
This start-up is recycling abandoned wooden homes in Baltimore
The pilot project salvages wood from abandoned buildings and urban trees before repurposing it and reselling it locally
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 28, 2021
New research key to developing sturdier construction material and more climate efficient trees
A genetic engineering method makes it possible to observe how woody cell walls are built in plants.
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