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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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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 ยป

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RAK Ceramics upgrades sustainably sanitaryware manufacturing model

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Commenting on the investment, Abdallah Massaad, Group CEO, RAK Ceramics said: โ€œAs a responsible manufacturer and as the fourth largest ceramics player in the world, we have an important role to play on the global stage to make the industry more sustainable.

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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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Product Sustainability Framework responds to "growing demand" for sustainability information

Deezen

Retailer Finnish Design Shop has launched a tool to individually assess and rate the sustainability of more than 20,000 design products featured on its online store. Scores are determined through a survey directed towards the product manufacturers. In total, there are 69 claims," Finnish Design Shop CEO Teemu Kiiski told Dezeen.

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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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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.