Mix and Step: Looking at Some Multi-Materials Staircases
Stairs that combine multiple materials can be used to indicate a direction change, highlight the first steps, or to emphasize their presence in a space. They also have the ability …
Read MoreTag: Concrete
Innovation Pioneers Score World First for Sustainable Construction With “Game-Changing” Graphene-Enhanced Concrete
Team from The University of Manchester and Nationwide Engineering laying the world’s first engineered graphene concrete in a commercial setting, just a couple of miles east of the ancient monument …
Read More
What is Carbon Concrete?
Carbon concrete is a promising future for construction. It has strength, lightness, and flexibility. Carbon concrete is also a viable alternative to traditional construction methods in a world that is facing …
Read More
Concrete Estates: The Legacy of Soviet-Era Housing
Housing becomes an integral part of any city’s urban fabric as it grows, driven by an increasing population. Housing experiments have been tried in many countries, both by states and governments, …
Read More
Steps taken towards decarbonizing the AEC Sector
The 2021 climate crisis was a focal point of both political discourse and architectural discussion. There has also been a growing recognition of its severity. The IPCC report has shown the …
Read More
The Comeback of Curved Design: Materials That Can Bend and Curl
Imagine a building or a space for a moment. You are likely to see straight lines and flat rectangular surfaces. Most architectural elements are available in very practical and standard orthogonal forms, …
Read More
Concrete Benches: Furniture for Inside and Outside the Home
Concrete is more than a structural component. Concrete countertops are becoming a popular choice for residential fixtures and furniture, as we showed in a article on kitchen projects that used concrete …
Read More
Clay or Concrete, Solid or Hollow: Different Types of Bricks and Their Uses
The term brick often refers to common clay solid blocks. But there are more. Bricks are one of the most basic building materials. They can be used to create modular, optimized, and, most …
Read More