Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Concrete is a tremendously useful and flexible material: building foundations, roads, walkways, bridges, and other infrastructure utilize concrete for its strength, durability, and plasticity in formation. When it comes to carbon impact, concrete is responsible for an estimated eight percent of global carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Potential for Sustainability For sustainable construction methods, prefab steel is the greener option. This could sometimes compromise the architectural creativity of modular cabins , homes, and other structures. However, modern methods increasingly incorporate sustainable and recyclable materials.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. This is, after all, the only planet we can live in (that we know of), so promoting sustainability will serve us — and future generations. This post rounds up some notable examples of sustainable construction materials.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Earlier this month I participated in a webinar titled Designing Highly-Sustainable Buildings featuring the Sketchup software team, along with Sefaira, a plugin that calculates various aspects of energy use pertaining to the design. The post Designing Highly-Sustainable Buildings appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 28, 2022

Adaptive reuse fits the sustainability mantra of the “three Rs,” (reduce, reuse, recycle) but all too often we overlook the green side of architectural conservation. In fact, demand for concrete is so high that we are running out of sand. Architecture is a renewable resource.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Introduction of Gothic Architecture. Since the day the human left caves and started living in houses, the birth of architecture occurred. Examples of some of these architectural styles include classic architectural style, Romanesque Architecture, Baroque Architecture, Brutalist Architecture, Neo-classical Architecture, and many more.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to construction, are we at a tipping point towards necessitating sustainable solutions for good? 75% of respondents cited sustainability improved use of resources, for example by designing less material-intensive assets, or minimising errors and, as a result, waste. .

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Many architects thought of joining this movement of making only sustainable, highly energy-efficient buildings, but it mostly remained a romantic vision. Now, younger architects seem to be changing the concrete jungles. They are all first-generation architects trained from city-based architectural institutes. It was winter time.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 29, 2022

Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA. Why Study Masters in Architecture in the USA? 5-year B Arch and the M Arch are the superior two examinations specified by the USA’s National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) for giving an architect license. Harvard University. Cornell University.

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The Constructor

MARCH 22, 2012

Following are the cases, which affect creep in concrete: When the aggregate volume is increased, creep will be less as the aggregate is more rigid than the cement paste. Water within the hardened cement paste is forced to more as a result of the applied load.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2013

Oldcastle® Architectural has acquired Expocrete Concrete Products Ltd., giving North America’s largest producer of concrete masonry and hardscape products an increased presence in the high-growth region of western Canada.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

It has many advantages when compared to the normal conventional concrete. Therefore, flyash based CLC is considered as environment friendly sustainable material produced with least energy demand. When we use this type of concrete we achieve large volume by less amount of concrete.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2023

Recent efforts in North America to reduce embodied carbon in concrete are similar to British solutions to eradicate cobras in colonial India. Concrete is similarly suffering from too simple solutions in solving the complex problem of reducing embodied carbon. They have not updated their approach to documentation nor installation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Sustainability is a key focus in today’s construction sector. Sustainability in Action. The team at Dura Vermeer have been able to deliver a high-quality, sustainable structure by utilising prefabrication and offsite manufacturing on the Alliander Westpoort project. Image credit: Dura Vermeer]. 3D as an Enabler.

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SAB Magazine

JUNE 4, 2014

Dear Reader, Many in our industry think of concrete as the unsung hero of the shift to a more sustainable built environment. Miscellaneous Concrete Council of Canada Robert Burak SabMagazine Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine sustainable building and infrastructure'

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Natural Building

MARCH 2, 2020

Unfortunately, after 88 years, the Frank Lloyd Wright’s School of Architecture at Taliesin is closing because the Governing Board of the school was not able to reach an agreement with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to keep it open. The post Taliesin West School of Architecture is Closing appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:44 Biophilic Design Vessel Architecture & Design's Cassandra Wallace, AIA, NCARB, explores how incorporating biophilic design elements and dynamic lighting can transform a seemingly cavernous entry space into a warm and inviting focal point.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Here are five reasons why. Rendering courtesy SGA.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

There may be a problem of swelling and shrinkage of bamboo in the concrete. Bamboo may absorb water during the casting and curing of the concrete. Also, Read: What Is Slab Construction | Types of Slab Design | What Is Floor Slab | Types of Floor Slab | Concrete Slabs Thickness | Prefabricated Concrete Slabs. Short Note.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

The project seeks to minimize embodied carbon with minimal use of concrete in favour of glue-laminated timber. Andrew Whalley, chairman of Grimshaw Architects, said: “The Futures Institute building is an exemplar of sustainable architecture.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 12, 2013

The "Economy of Sustainable Construction" by Ruby Press, Berlin, is a publication inspired by the 4th International Holcim Forum and examines how sustainability can deliver a robust response to fiscal challenges. Concrete Technology Concrete' Exclude Content: Yes.

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BD+C

JANUARY 24, 2013

The coatings safeguarded elements, such as bridges and industrial concrete floors, from corrosion, abrasion, and chemicals. Now the architectural coatings market is demanding more sustainable architectural coatings with the durability and protection properties of proven industrial coatings. read more.

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Natural Building

APRIL 4, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. View my complete profile. Affordable Eco-homes Report. Puerto Vallarta Model Home. HyperAdobe.

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Natural Building

MARCH 5, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. View my complete profile. Green Electrical Contracting. Responding to Catastrophe. Naveed said.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Sustainable construction and integrating various technologies are the key trends in the European construction market. BIM World will cover some of the most important current topics in the industry, including emission reduction, digitalisation, collaboration, safety, sustainability, and efficiency.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Sustainable construction and integrating various technologies are the key trends in the European construction market. BIM World will cover some of the most important current topics in the industry, including emission reduction, digitalisation, collaboration, safety, sustainability, and efficiency.

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Natural Building

JULY 22, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. This leads to a primer about the properties of concrete and how to mix and pour it.

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Natural Building

MARCH 20, 2022

Bioceramic dome technology opens a new world of possibility in architecture. The current construction industry uses four primary material families – wood, metal, concrete, and organic polymers (plastics). Bioceramic architecture eliminates nearly all construction products and whole supply chains. Sustainable. Small Sizes.

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BRIKS Design-Build Group

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Sustainability is the trend in home design these days – and it’s not difficult to see why. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options. When it comes to sustainability, metal roofs are believed to be more energy efficient than their asphalt counterparts. Concrete roof tiles are some of the most durable roofing materials around.

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 15, 2017

This paste is known as concrete. The ration upon which the cement, sand, stones or aggregates are amalgamated, defines the strength of the concrete mix. Depending on these ratios, different types of concrete grades are accessible in the market. These concrete grades range from M10, M20, M30, M35, etc. “M”

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. I'm continually trying to find new ways to maximize the sustainability of my projects.

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Natural Building

JULY 1, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. In addition to being green, sustainable building saves money in the long run. HyperAdobe.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 30, 2020

When Cyclone Amphan tore through Bengal, India, Linus Kendall and Rupsa Nath’s house, built with mud, thatch and bamboo sustained minimal damage. Fondly christened ‘Kancha-Paka’ (Raw and Ripe), the Swedish-Bengali couple’s home has some conventional elements, like a Reinforced Concrete Frame and concrete floors.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 18, 2014

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Central Concrete Supply Co., Concrete, Inc., Initiating its first placement on May 21, 2012, Central Concrete supplied an estimated 80,000 cubic yards of concrete for the auger cast piles and the overall stadium structure, sidewalks and architectural concrete. a business unit of U.S.

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Stok

AUGUST 25, 2022

For the 20 th year running, Greenbuild will convene thought leaders and practitioners across the building industry to re-imagine what it means to build green, going beyond buildings to create greener communities, better workplaces, equitable programs, new sustainable solutions, and more. We hope to see you there!

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