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BD+C
MAY 6, 2024
The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Skanska’s office, Portland, Ore.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Sustainability attributes of concrete. Sustainable construction considers the entire life cycle of a structure and aims to reduce the environmental damage at every stage, from the initial choice of products to demolition. Not only is concrete entirely recyclable, but it also has a long lifespan.
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Levelset
OCTOBER 18, 2022
In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering alternatives to traditional building materials. It’s also the material of choice for holding mother nature back in the forms of levees and dams.
CivilJungle
JUNE 27, 2022
In the conventional concrete green concrete is the most usable concrete, for production of this type of concrete less type of energy is required and also this type of concrete harms the environment very less. To make the system more sustainable, green concrete eco-friendly materials are used. Green Concrete Materials.
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
In the process of grouting , the cracks and the voids are get filled with the help of grouting material which will get subsequently hardened. Grout is basically a flowable plastic material that has low shrinkage and is widely used for filling voids or gaps completely and will remain stable without cracking. Grouting Material.
CivilJungle
MAY 1, 2021
Fly ash is a pozzolan, a liquid that contains aluminous as well as siliceous material which creates cement in the presence of water. When combined with lime and water, fly ash creates a similar composition to Portland cement. Fly ash is also a cost-effective alternative to Portland cement in several countries.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Historically, rammed earth walls are made with the materials found at the site, but Jinkins had to source his building materials from a local supply yard due to today’s building codes and standards. His mix is made up of 70% sand, 22% small gravel chip rock and 8% Portland cement. He also has rebar running throughout the walls.
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