Graphene is a wonder material that holds the capacity to convert the oldest building materials into a greener and sustainable option. The incorporation of graphene in the concrete production process is being studied at Britain’s University of Exeter to develop ...
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Light-Emitting Cement: A Sustainable Way to Light up Highways
Light-emitting cement is a green construction material designed to illuminate highways, roads, and bicycle lanes without using electricity. Light-emitting cement absorbs solar energy during the day and radiates light at night. This innovative cement was developed by Dr. Jose Carlos ...
New 3D-Printed Structural Concrete Footbridge in Paris
A new 3D-printed structural concrete footbridge is set to be developed in Plaine Commune Grand Paris. The footbridge is part of the development in anticipation of the 2024 Olympic Games to be held in Paris, France. This landmark step in ...
6 Innovative Ways to Sustainable Cities
Living in a densely populated city is no longer a dream and has become quite a nightmare. The rampant environmental degradation, traffic congestion, and inadequate urban infrastructure in big cities has become an everyday sight. To add to it, over ...
What is Smog Eating Concrete Buildings? How it Can Save Our Cities from Pollution?
According to the World Health Organisation, eighty percent of the people living in the city are breathing polluted air. Air pollution levels are increasing faster than ever. Air pollution is one of the biggest problems in developed and developing cities. ...
What is a SolarLeaf Bioreactive Façade?
SolarLeaf bio-reactive façade is a system that uses microalgae and solar thermal heat to generate renewable energy for a building. The façade cultivates algal biomass for generating electricity, which incidentally also acts as a shade for the building. The system ...
9 Types of Geosynthetics in Construction
Geosynthetics are artificial synthetic materials made of polymeric or natural materials in the form of strips, a sheet, or a three-dimensional structure. They are easy to prepare and transport, and can help make construction projects more eco-friendly. They perform five ...
Living Concrete: Advantages and Problems
Living concrete is the output of a new research done at the University of Colorado Boulder, by Wil Srubar and his colleagues, where it was found that bacteria can be used to make concrete in a greener and sustainable way. ...