Recycled materials in construction
A way to make construction a greener and more environmentally responsible process.
Modern timber construction
Mjøstårnet in Norway or the Ascent MKE Building in Wisconsin, USA, demonstrate the success of timber construction.
Applications of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC)
The fine granulometry and, as a consequence, its high fluidity, facilitates the production of customised modular parts.
Bio Concrete
A material similar to the calcium carbonate of coral reefs, from the photosynthetic cementation of microalgae.
Ultra high strength concrete
Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is making inroads in the construction industry, due to its increased sustainability and energy efficiency. But what exactly is it and how is it produced? In essence, concrete is a mixture of aggregates of different sizes with cement as a binder. The keys to producing UHPC lie in the careful selection of high-quality raw materials, the exact proportioning of its components and a careful mixing process. Therefore, larger aggregates are removed and fine silica particles are incorporated, which act as an additional binding agent. This combination, together with the use of high-performance cements, contributes significantly [...]
Polished steel sheets in architecture and construction
Different treatments create different decorative textures, such as rippling, and produce different visual effects.
“Green concrete”
Various ways to maintain a genuine commitment to preserving the environment of this building material.
Kaynemaile’s Re/8, an effective solution in architecture
A mesh that blocks 70% of solar radiation and allows 80% of the air to circulate.
MIT unravels the mystery of Roman concrete
Samples of the ancient material contain bright white microscopic-scale mineral clusters.
Ecological materials: potato skin boards
Acoustic and thermal benefits, as well as attractiveness due to its porous structure and natural appearance.
