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Environmental responsibility and renewability — when it comes to construction, multiple pieces play into this puzzle, especially the materials used and the overall durability of the structure The longer a concrete structure lasts, the better, because it reduces the need to make replacement concrete, which is an energy intensive resource. Continue →
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The first solar passive house in the world featuring 3D printed concrete walls is opening its metaphorical doors next week to the public for the first time The Huia house, built by Craft Homes and designed by architect Duncan Firth has extended an invite to architects, builders and the wider public to register to visit their first ‘mid-build open home’ in Auckland to see the mastery behind the impressive structure from 3pm – 5pm, Friday 3 March 2023. Continue →
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A revolutionary new plasterboard design incorporating seaweed could reduce the carbon footprint of building materials thanks to the work of a Canterbury student 21-year-old Bachelor of Product Design student Andy (Minhong) Park has developed a biocomposite wall panel that uses algae – or seaweed – as a bio-filler to help the building and construction industries become greener. Continue →
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A government-funded initiative aims to create a future where timber is used more widely in mid to high rise buildings and contributes to carbon neutral targets Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service deputy director general Jason Wilson announced the launch at the WoodWorks conference, explaining that the Timber Design Centre aims to increase the use of timber, particularly in structures such as offices, hotels and multi-storey apartments. Continue →
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The technology to turn waste into high performance building material is now coming to New Zealand New Zealand builders will soon be able to replace plywood, particle board and plaster board, with low carbon, environmentally sustainable construction boards made from packaging waste such as used beverage cartons, soft plastics and coffee cups. Continue →
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A recent analysis by Frost & Sullivan has identified how the global construction materials market is set to change in 2021 The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, renewed focus on environment-friendly and circular solutions and geopolitical issues are expected to affect the global construction industry for the next 10-15 years. Continue →
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Kenyan entrepreneur Nzambi Matee has created bricks from plastic waste five to seven times stronger than concrete Taryn Paris – The Urban Developer Engineer and entrepreneur Nzambi Matee was sick of seeing plastic waste polluting her corner of the world, so she set out to solve the problem. Continue →
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The concrete is harder, better for the environment, dries faster and is stronger than traditional mixes according to researchers at Melbourne’s RMIT University Renee Mckeown – The Urban Developer The researchers are studying the use of different aggregates and printing patterns to support more complex and creative architectural structures. Continue →
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Australian manufacturer Ametalin has launched its CeaseFire barrier this year, the first fire-proof and waterproof building wrap of its kind, designed for high-rise buildings and homes in bushfire zones Ametalin claims CeaseFire is the only building wrap of its kind in the world that is waterproof and fireproof while still allowing vapour to pass through. Continue →
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A “Frankenstein-like” concrete capable of healing its own cracks and absorbing carbon dioxide could revolutionise construction and defence industries Ingrid Woodrow – The Urban Developer The new “living concrete”, being developed by researchers in the US, is at the forefront of a new class of low-carbon, designer living building materials or LBMs, according to a recent article in the New York Times. Continue →
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Building material manufacturer XLam has set the pace for a timber revolution in Australian construction, the Urban Developer reports, with production officially under way at their newly opened Cross Laminated Timber plant in Wodonga The facility measures 12,000sq m and was announced in 2016, when the $25 million project was originally conceived to fill a gap in the industry responding to the demand for a sustainable, easy-to-use and fast building solution. Continue →
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