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Innovations and Potential of CPC Panels in Decarbonizing Concrete Construction: Interview with Josef Kurath

ArchDaily

CPC's innovative approach to concrete panel production reduces material usage by 75% and minimizes the carbon footprint of concrete production.

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Six material innovations aimed at slashing concrete's outsized carbon footprint

Deezen

But as the world – and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) – race to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 to avoid the worst effects of climate change , a growing number of material innovations are emerging to tackle concrete's carbon footprint. Seratech by Sam Draper and Barney Shanks. Find out more about FoamWork ›.

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University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building // CO Architects

Architizer

The Health Sciences Innovation Building (HSIB) provides space for integrated, interprofessional medical and healthcare education, training and research. Martin Associates – Structural Engineer – KGM Architectural Lighting – Lighting – CO Architects – Design Architect & Architect of Record. Year: 2019.

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Rice University by SOM new engineering and science building opens

aasarchitecture

O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science is now open. Photo © Dave Burk “The design strikes a balance of historic and contemporary materials, leverages existing circulation pathways, and creates an energetic hub of social and scientific activity for the next generation of scholars and innovators.”

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Omar Gandhi Architects balances cedar house on rocky Nova Scotia coastline

Deezen

Beyond its visually striking exterior, the true innovation of Rockbound lies in the unseen engineering," the team explained, lauding the collaboration with Blackwell Structural Engineers to redistribute the structural loads through a system of micro-piles. The photography is by Ema Peter.

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Competitions: Open International Urban Planning Competition for The "New Kharkhorum" City of Mongolia

Bustler

This project provides an exceptional opportunity for everyone to contribute innovative ideas to the city's development. This groundbreaking endeavor aims to harness the power of innovation and collaboration in tackling our time's most pressing global challenges.

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Collaboration: Architects & Engineers

EntreArchitect

Architects and Engineers: How do we best collaborate? It is also important that both architects and engineers are focused on the project’s success. It is also important that both architects and engineers are focused on the project’s success. As structural engineers, we typically work under an architect.