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"True Cost" Exhibition at Milan Design Week Portrays Environmental Cost of Construction Industry

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of Swatchbox Milan Design Week rarely fails to deliver on compelling showcases of design and innovation. One of the exhibitions this year, created by Swatchbox, conveys the “true cost” of traditional approaches to construction.

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“Achieving Sustainable Construction Is First Using the Right Material for the Right Job”: In Conversation With Seratech

ArchDaily

Image © Helene Sandberg Seratech's technology , developed by Sam Draper and Barney Shanks, eliminates the CO₂ footprint of concrete and reduces carbon emissions in construction. This innovative process uses silica, a waste product from flue gases, as a carbon-negative cement replacement in concrete. Read more »

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Turning Corn Waste Into an Innovative Bio-Based Material

ArchDaily

Cortesia de CornWall® The practice of upcycling –present in a variety of industries from fashion to construction– not only revitalizes discarded items, adding new values and functions, but also contributes to turning them into valuable resources. CornWall® , developed by StoneCycling , is a pioneering innovation in this regard.

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From Agro-Waste to Sustainable Structures: Concrete Made from Sugarcane

ArchDaily

This waste has a promising potential to replace energy-intensive building systems, such as concrete and brick, by providing building materials that combine sustainability and structural efficiency. Read more »

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Passengers also like knowing they’re using an airport focused on sustainability.

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Six innovative infrastructure projects from bridges to boardwalks

Deezen

This category rewards new-build infrastructure or refurbishment of existing facilities where the projects exhibit an innovative solution to delivering public utilities. Informed by Victorian industrial design and developed over seven years, the over a small channel utilises manual levers for rotation.

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8 Innovations that have Revolutionized Construction

Santa Cruz Architect

The construction industry has come a long way from the days of manual labor and rudimentary tools. In the 21st century, it has witnessed a revolution brought about by a series of technological innovations that have made construction faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.