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Clayco and SOM to design major EV manufacturing plant for Rivian in Georgia

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Clayco and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill have been selected by electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to construct a “state-of-the-art EV manufacturing plant” in Stanton Springs, Georgia. ” The plant is expected to begin vehicle production in 2026.

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ETH Zurich researcher develops 3D printed insulation foam using recycled materials

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Working within the institution’s Digital Building Technologies group led by Professor Benjamin Dillenburger, Bedarf’s project emerged from a doctoral thesis on lightweight insulating construction elements, and how complex shapes could be manufactured with fewer material inputs.

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5 things developers should know about mass timber

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5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s

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

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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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Architects "can develop a new language" with structural stone says Aurore Baulier

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Baulier is coordinator of the ACAN Natural Materials Group Additionally, it is often manufactured to "remove any so-called imperfection", driving up costs. "If Also, it's much more sustainable to use all the stone available rather than selecting and discarding." We can develop a new language, a new vernacular," Baulier reflected. "If

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Sustainability

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Content courtesy of FGIA – Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance Sustainability The fenestration industry continues to grow and strives for buildings that are both environmentally-friendly and energy efficient. FGIA actively participates in sustainability initiatives, with a focus on the fenestration and glazing industry.

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Sustainable Design and Technology: The Use of Porcelain Surfaces in a Luxury Building in Dubai

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Lately, the environmental impact of building decisions has also entered heavily into this equation, and the development of a luxury project requires all steps and products to take sustainability into account.