Net-Zero Duplex Makes A Concrete Statement
A Habitat for Humanity home in Edmonton aims for net zero energy use, in part by taking advantage of the insulating qualities of precast concrete.
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Two Methods May Help Keep Concrete Cracks At Bay
“Self-healing concrete” may soon be more science fact than science fiction, according to researchers who are using bacteria and other agents to seal cracks before they have a chance to grow.
Skyscrapers Without Steel Could Slash Footprint By 75%
30 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions comes from building construction. Can using trees instead of steel change that figure?
Low-Cost Moladi System Builds Sturdy African Villages
South Africa’s Moladi concrete system can construct an affordable, one-story home using mostly local materials and unskilled labor, sometimes in as little as a single day.
Carbon-Crammed Concrete: How It Works, What It Does
New technology from a Nova Scotia startup increases the amount of carbon sequestered in concrete.
Saudi University Tower Cools Down As It Lights Up
Besides being aesthetically striking, the honeycombed walls and hollow spire of this concrete tower in Saudi Arabia create a natural air-conditioning system.
Chicago’s ‘Greenest Street’ Uses Smog-Eating Cement
Maybe it’s not literally the “greenest street,” but the smog-eating cement, renewable energy systems and bioswales could make an impact if scaled up citywide.