Concrete

Innovations Breakthrough new concrete can heal itself using sunlight

A new concrete design heals its own cracks using light and microbes, reducing repair costs and improving building safety.

Green Impact School made from sugarcane waste signals a new era in sustainable construction Rebecca Shavit

Green Impact 3D concrete printing process captures CO2 and reduces emissions Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Scientists develop stronger, crack-resistant concrete using recycled carpet fibers Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries Cambridge scientists produce the world’s first zero emissions cement Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Cement-based supercapacitor can turn your house into a mega battery Joseph Shavit

Discoveries University student accidently invents eco-friendly cement alternative that traps CO2 Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Gamechanging cement-based supercapacitor can turn your house into a mega battery Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Sugarcrete: A Sweet Solution to Sustainable Construction Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Researchers develop the world’s first carbon-negative concrete Joseph Shavit

Discoveries First-of-its-kind 3D-printed home blends concrete, wood Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Startup uses microorganisms to create ‘green’ zero-carbon cement Joseph Shavit

Innovations Translucent concrete makes it possible to create customised facades at low cost Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Recycled concrete and CO₂ from the air made into a new building material Joseph Shavit