Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings?
A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.
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Concrete Technology
MIT researchers are working on a way to use concrete as an electric battery
Researchers at MIT have developed a concrete mixture that can store electrical energy. The researchers say the mixture of water, cement, and carbon black could be used for building foundations and street paving.
Construction Costs
Despite challenges, 2024 construction material prices continue to stabilize
Gordian’s Q2 2024 Quarterly Construction Cost Insights Report indicates that supply chain issues notwithstanding, many commodities are exhibiting price normalization.
Building Tech
In a world first, load-bearing concrete walls built with a 3D printer
A Germany-based construction engineering company says it has constructed the world’s first load-bearing concrete walls built with a 3D printer. Züblin built a new warehouse from a single 3D print for Strabag Baumaschinentechnik International in Stuttgart, Germany using a Putzmeister 3D printer.
Building Materials | Dec 2, 2016
These are the top 10 tile trends to keep an eye on in 2017
Design styles such as bits & pieces, gritty chic, and metallics are among the ten tile trends to watch as we enter 2017.
Sep 13, 2016
The Vision Behind The Museum at Prairiefire
Every building starts with a vision. Hear architect Jonathan Kharfen describe his, and see how…
Building Materials | Sep 7, 2016
Peeling Back the Layers: The Case for Monolithic Foam Seals in Expansion Joint Systems.
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Building Materials | Mark Halverson | Aug 22, 2016
Mind the Gap
Temporary Expansion Joints in Large Structures
Building Materials | Jun 16, 2016
ABC: Construction material prices rise again in May
Nonresidential construction price gains were largely driven by iron and steel prices and steel mill product prices.
Green | Jun 2, 2016
USGBC offers new LEED pilot credit: Building Material Human Hazard and Exposure Assessment
For assessing human health-related exposure scenarios for construction products.
Building Materials | Jun 1, 2016
MIT study: Microscopic structure of natural materials can inspire better concrete
Bones and sea sponges are highly organized at the molecular level, while concrete consists of random composites.
Building Materials | May 25, 2016
Materials Manufactured to Move Protect Southwest Energy’s New Office
Expansion is a concern on every project with large drywall runs. Expansion occurs for a variety of…
Codes and Standards | May 20, 2016
Industry leaders call for wider use of bamboo as a building material
Benefits include seismic resiliency and sustainability.
Apr 21, 2016
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