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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BD+C

JULY 10, 2013

In a newly posted TED talk, wood skyscraper expert Michael Green makes the case for building the next-generation of mid- and high-rise buildings out of wood. Watch the 12-minute read more. Watch the 12-minute read more.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

In a different take on shipping container student housing from Christian Salvati''s work in Connecticut, a new student development has just opened to tenants in South Africa. In less than a year, developer Cintiq built a 15-story structure, using pre-existing concrete grain silos and shipping containers. Body Image: read more.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 8, 2018

Technology companies are creating tools like bricklaying robots and printing houses with 3D printers. Architects are looking to wood—specifically cross-laminated timber—as an alternative to steel and concrete for high-rise buildings. Concrete, on the other hand, has a high carbon footprint since creating it requires a lot of energy.

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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. While some of the population searched under houses and in bushes to find these creatures, others saw a business opportunity and established cobra farms to maintain a more consistent supply of snakes.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Besides, concrete, other materials like steel, fibre, plastic, glass, wood and other superior materials can also be used together with concrete to build up homes. Advantages of Concrete Homes: 1. Adaptable Concrete is a multifaceted material from which any shape and form can be developed.

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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. Aesthetic value aside, green homes are energy-efficient; they use less energy and are much cheaper to run. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options. Green Roof. No roof is deemed more eco-friendly than the green roof.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Rochelle and Joel Payne of Auckland, New Zealand, a PhD student and former aircraft engineer, are building a rammed-earth house which is part of the the Living Building Challenge. The house will be highly insulated to Passive House standards; it will also generate its own power. “But it is so difficult.

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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. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. HyperAdobe.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

Sustainability. From cost savings to ballistic ratings, Ken Calligar says Re-Structure Group's design solutions are ushering in a new frontier of durable green building, which also offers promise for providing affordable housing. Our systems are also hurricane-proof and fireproof because of the concrete skin. Resilience.

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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. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Living Walls.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

This Cannon Beach house, built in 2005, has a green roof planted in sedum and wild strawberries and is clad with cedar shakes. The walls are Durisol insulated concrete forms made from recycled wood chips, cement, fly ash – a waste byproduct from coal-fired power plants – and rock-wool insulation.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 17, 2018

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. Harness natural resources with green construction. Where will it be located? It’s also free.

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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. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 12, 2022

In many markets, having a basement is so normal that it can be hard to convince a homeowner to imagine a house without one. I consider it one the most sustainable of all building practices, especially as we go forward with our changing climate. I see way too many “green building” advertisements for foam ICFs!

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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. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. HyperAdobe.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Also , Read : Fly Ash in Concrete | Advantages & Disadvantages of Fly Ash concrete | Use of Fly Ash in Concrete | Applications for Fly Ash concrete | Benefits of Fly Ash Concrete. Green Marble Flooring. Yet it is voguish, it sustains the traditional look. Green Marble Flooring.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 12, 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. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2021

The residents of Bainbridge Island have been longing for some “right-sized” housing options. These energy-efficient residences were constructed using innovative insulated concrete forms (ICFs), from Nudura. Nudura’s ICFs allowed us to approach the design and construction with sustainability and comfort in mind. . kcichowicz.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Residential house site should be located away from the busy commercial roads. Nearness of schools, hospitals, market, etc. are considered good for residential site but these facilities do not carry any significance in the selection site for other public buildings. Good foundation soil should be available at responsible depth.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 18, 2008

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. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Oil Dependency.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Nonprofit Critical Concrete aims to refurbish spaces that are shared by low-income communities in Portugal. They also try to educate the local community on sustainable and earth-friendly practices. The organization promotes green architecture through a summer school program that refurbishes a home for a family in need every year.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 30, 2012

When converting a grocery story into the new headquarters of Englewood Construction, many existing materials were reused, including this concrete floor, which received a face lift with a new stain. Back of the house – for a restaurant construction retrofit, can you use existing shelves or simply regrout existing tile.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 18, 2021

High style and high performance go hand-in-hand in this year's annual show house. That process is just as applicable for custom/luxury homes such as TNAH 2021, as it is for production or community-scale housing. High-Performance Features That Set The New American Home 2021 Apart. Thu, 03/18/2021 - 07:00. When we added a 13.2

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Lets Build

AUGUST 11, 2017

New developments in construction are coming forth regularly, mainly with the focus on sustainability. What this printer does when building a home is print out the walls, partitions and building envelopes of the house with a durable concrete material. Photo: Inhabitat.com. is not done by the machine. Want to learn more?:

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 25, 2007

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. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Stone Houses.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 28, 2006

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. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. I Love Cob.

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Natural Building

JULY 22, 2008

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. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Timber Framing.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 21, 2008

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. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Stone Houses.

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 10, 2014

In recent times, lots of skylines have emerged which are made with concrete and steel. In a recent study, it has been detected that the application of steel provides three per cent of man’s greenhouse gas emissions and at the same time concrete produces over five per cent. Besides, wood is less harmful for the environment.

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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 Floating Foundation | Suitability of the Floating Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantage of Floating Foundation | How to Build a Floating House Foundation.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 19, 2007

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. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. I Love Cob.

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SAB Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Adding to the complexity of the project is the high cost of construction in Vancouver, and the client’s desire for an affordable, green and contemporary home. Embarking on this project the primary challenge was to design two homes [a main home and a smaller laneway home] on a 40’x86’ corner lot just off of a busy commercial corridor.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Best AAC Block Company in India or which AAC Block brand company should I go to build my house? When we build the house, we expect it to live for a long time in good condition, at least 3 to 4 generations or more. Green Stone AAC Block. Green Stone AAC Block. Green Stone AAC Block. 10 – 25 Crore.

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Natural Building

APRIL 16, 2014

Chris Magwood’s Making Better Buildings is a comparative guide to sustainable construction for homeowners and contractors. It is also a masterpiece of research and experience folded into an encyclopedic reference book for anyone interested in sustainable approaches to our built environment.

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

L&T is committed to playing an important role in the Construction of Renewable energy by spreading the initiative of the Green revolution all over the country. • Also, read: 10 Best Steel Brand for House Construction in India. . • Larsen and Toubro are the leading Construction Company in India. • Revenue: Rs. 52,747 crores.

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