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#321 Circular Construction – Designing for Disassembly
We can reuse and retrofit buildings to extend their lifespans, and reduce their embodied carbon impact. But some structures may not be suitable for full
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#236 RAAC: The Misunderstood Material?
RAAC, or reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, enabled a boom in public building in post-war Britain. It allowed schools, hospitals and other services to be built
Environmental
The carbon-negative materials revolution
In a world grappling with the urgent need to address climate change, a seemingly relentless addiction to oil remains a significant roadblock. Fossil fuels, particularly
Environmental
#208 Counting Carbon Costs in the Built Environment
The first edition of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment, published in 2017, is a professional
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Degree in Space Mining to be Launched
A US school is about to launch an undergraduate degree in space mining. Due to begin at the start of the next academic year, this
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Fish scale materials reduce aircraft drag
Researchers at City, University of London have discovered how aircraft drag can be reduced with the implementation of fish scale inspired materials. The researchers, who
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Bamboo car named Senna wins eco marathon award
A car constructed with a bamboo body has won the ‘circular economy’ award at the Shell Eco Marathon competition held in Singapore. The event pits