For a commercial building, it is important to implement energy-efficient solutions because of the many advantages they provide. Modern commercial buildings nowadays focus on achieving energy efficiency by installing solar panels, updating the electrical system, or eliminating unnecessary machines and ...
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Epoxy Flooring: Types, Process of Installation, and Advantages
Epoxy is a paint, plastic, adhesive, or thermoset plastic material made by mixing two or more industrial chemical compounds to provide a high degree of resistance against wear and tear. It provides the most durable and sustainable flooring option. Epoxy ...
How can Embodied Carbon be Used to Reduce Global Warming?
The use of carbon dioxide directly i.e. without chemical modification, or after chemical conversion processes for the production of building construction materials is a key strategy to mitigate climate change and use resources efficiently. Researchers have been relentlessly conducting investigations ...
Chilled Beams: Ceiling-Mounted Heat Exchangers
A chilled beam is an air distribution device with an integral coil designed to heat or cool large buildings. Chilled beams are made up of convective coils placed in the ceiling’s thermal zone to provide sensible cooling and heating. They ...
Solar Roadways: Purpose, Construction, and Applications
A solar roadway is a street surface that produces electricity. It consists of a glass layer, an electronic layer, and a base plate layer. The construction process involves furnishing and wiring the base plate, placement and connection of solar photovoltaic ...
Bricklaying Robots in Construction
Bricks are one of the oldest building materials, dating back to 7000 BC for the sun-dried types and 3500 BC for the first kiln-fired blocks. The traditional bricklaying process involves spreading mortar, positioning a brick, and smoothing out excess mortar ...
Sunken Slabs: Construction and Applications
A sunken slab or sunk slab is provided below the normal floor level in bathrooms, toilets, and laundry areas, where pipes or drainage systems are laid. It is constructed with the purpose of concealing all the pipes below the floor ...
5 Popular Types of Door Locks
Door locks are an essential part of any residential or commercial space. They provide safety and security like no other appliance or tool. Often underestimated and overlooked, the selection of door locks should be done carefully to meet your specific ...