Sustainable Construction

Zachary Keller and Muhammad Dayyem Khan of the Digital Architecture Research & Technology Laboratory work with robotic 3D-printed, wood-based material paired with incremental set-on-demand concret

December 1, 2023

University of Michigan Students 3D-Print Eco-Friendly Building Blocks with Upcycled Sawdust

At the University of Michigan, the BioMatters team, under the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and DART Laboratory, is addressing a significant environmental issue. They’ve developed a unique material from

Design·Materials·Plant Based·Sustainability

StoneCycling Transforms Corn Cob Waste, Construction Debris, and More Into High-Performance Sustainable Building Materials

According to a 2023 report published by the UN Environment Programme, “The buildings and construction sector is by far the largest emitter of greenhouse gases,” and debris from construction, demolition, and industrial processes is one of the biggest waste streams

June 9, 2024

World’s Tallest Wooden Wind Turbine: Is it the Future of Green Energy?

Energy·Sustainability

Modvion, a Swedish wood technology firm, is pioneering the construction of the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower, standing at 105 meters in height.

Serendix’s 3D Abodes at Price of a Car: Homes Printed in Days, Not Months!

Architecture·Design

In the serene landscapes of Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, a revolution is quietly unfolding. Serendix, a Japanese startup, is challenging traditional housing norms by introducing

Concrete component made of recycled aggregates and rice husk ash with rice straw insulation. Photo Credit: (Fraunhofer WKI)

Architecture·Materials·Plant Based·Sustainability

Sustainable Construction Takes a New Turn with ReMatBuilt’s Innovative Use of Plant-Based and Demolition Waste

The ReMatBuilt project, launched by the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut, WKI, and their partners, is upcycling construction and other residues to create sustainable building materials. This initiative pushes through an

Rahul Somvanshi

July 5, 2024

Dr. David Stone working with Ferrock material, Photo Source- University of Arizona

Materials·Science

How Ferrock’s 5x Strength Over Concrete is Set to Reshape Sustainable Construction with Steel Dust

In 2015, Dr. David Stone, a former PhD student at the University of Arizona, formulated a way to make a cement substitute using waste steel dust, which becomes hard when it reacts

Karmactive Staff

June 13, 2024

The pour of the coffee and wood-chip biochar concrete for the footpath trial in Gisborne took place earlier this month. Photo Credit: Bodey Dittloff, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Architecture·Materials·Science·Sustainability

How Australia’s RMIT University Plans to Turn 75 Million Kilograms of Coffee Waste into Durable Concrete

Specialists from a university in Australia used coffee grounds waste to modify the components used in concrete production, making it stronger and more eco-friendly. The creators of the coffee concrete went ahead

Rahul Somvanshi

June 1, 2024

RMIT engineers innovate with concrete, doubling coal ash use and slashing cement by 80%, aiming to reduce carbon emissions significantly

Architecture·Materials·Science·Sustainability

RMIT Engineers Double Coal Ash in Concrete, 80% Less Cement, Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions

Researchers from RMIT University have developed a new type of “green concrete” that contains twice the amount of recycled coal ash compared to existing low-carbon concrete and requires half the amount of

Rahul Somvanshi

May 30, 2024

Cambridge Scientists Forge Path to Billion-Tonne Zero-Emissions Cement by 2050 Photo Credits: Materials Processing Institute

Science·Sustainability·Technology

Cambridge Scientists Forge Path to Billion-Tonne Zero-Emissions Cement by 2050: A Leap Toward Global Decarbonization

Across the world, researchers are bringing new studies to reduce the burden on climate challenges. Researchers from Cambridge University have successfully developed a new process that produces zero-emissions cement by recycling cement.

Bilal Bhutto

May 27, 2024

First ever pour of a 20 ton zeolite-based concrete made by C-Crete Technologies

Materials·Sustainability

C-Crete’s Cement-Free Concrete Debut Marks a New Chapter in Eco-Friendly Construction

In the dynamic landscape of sustainable construction, C-Crete Technologies is making waves with its innovative zeolite-based concrete. Zeolite was used as the binder instead of Portland cement on November 16 for the

Rahul Somvanshi

December 7, 2023

Prototype walls made with a clay, lime and cement. © 2023 EPFL / Salvatore Aprea

Architecture·Materials·Science

Eco-Concrete Breakthrough: Swiss Experts Leverage Ancient Techniques for Modern Building

In an innovative leap in sustainable construction, a collaboration between EPFL, ETH Zurich, and Archiplein has led to the development of a novel type of non-reinforced concrete made from stone offcuts. This

Rahul Somvanshi

December 3, 2023

Materials·Science

Graphene’s Role in Concrete Set to Redefine Building Standards with a Single Atom

Graphene, a single-layer carbon atom sheet, has catapulted concrete technology into a new era. The University of Manchester, a hub for graphene innovation, in partnership with Nationwide Engineering, has developed Concretene. This

Rahul Somvanshi

November 30, 2023