Timber as the Heart of Paris’s Wood Up Tower
Wood Up, a 16-story residential tower in Paris, stands as a pioneering example of timber construction in urban settings. Designed by LAN Architecture and REI Habitat, the project h...
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November 2024
How Microsoft is Revolutionizing Datacenter Carbon Reduction
Microsoft has unveiled a series of initiatives focused on reducing the embodied carbon footprint of its datacenters, including the innovative use of wood as a construction material...
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Meeting Canada’s Housing Demand through Hybrid Construction
Canada’s growing population and shifting demographics have led to an urgent demand for housing that significantly outpaces current construction efforts. Increasing material costs,...
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The Rise of Prefabricated Light Wood Frames in Modern Construction
In the evolving landscape of the construction industry, prefabricated light wood-frame construction has emerged as a transformative approach. This method promises faster build time...
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Innovative Use of Reclaimed Materials in New Delft Apartment Building
Construction has commenced on a unique residential tower in Delft, characterized by its use of wooden pallets and reclaimed materials. The developers, The Urban Woods, aim to incor...
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BioHome3D: Sustainable and Rapid Housing Solutions from ASCC
In various parts of the world, dozens of 3D-printed homes have been constructed, ranging from housing for families in Virginia to providing shelter for impoverished communities in...
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Building Green with Hemp: A Biogenic Material Revolutionizing Construction
This report examines the potential of hemp-based materials as a viable and environmentally responsible alternative within the building construction sector. We will explore the envi...
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5 Reasons Why Sustainable Timber Must Become A Core Global Building Material
When sourced from sustainably managed, climate-smart forests, biobased buildings can be hugely instrumental in combating climate change, driving investment back into forests while...
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Fireproof wood? Scientists develop invisible coating that could revolutionize construction industry
Wood is one of the most common building materials, but it obviously has its weaknesses — namely fire. Now, however, a team in Singapore says they have created an invisible coating...
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