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

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After Seratech's carbon-neutral cement won the 2022 Obel Award , Dezeen has rounded up six ways in which researchers are working to decarbonise concrete – the single most polluting building material in the world. Biogenic Limestone by Minus Materials. Since concrete is the world's most widely consumed material after water [.]

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MIT engineers build load-bearing structures using tree forks instead of steel joints

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MIT's Digital Structures group has built a demo structure using tree forks as joints. The researchers believe their system could reduce the environmental impact of construction by offering a replacement for high-strength but emissions-intensive virgin materials such as steel, which are usually needed to form structural components.

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Apartheid-era demolition rubble becomes part of rebuilding in Cape Town's District Six

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In the decade following, an estimated 60,000 of its residents were forcibly removed and their homes demolished. Works they have created so far were shown during Design Week South Africa at Cape Town gallery Demo Projects, in an exhibition titled Clay, Library, Land Studies.

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Nine Best Remodeling Projects That Cost Less Than $500

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While this might seem like an expensive process, it can be remarkably low-cost if you are only doing one room or area, and if you choose the right materials. You can also lay some kinds of flooring over ceramic tile , which can save a lot of time and money over demoing your old flooring. But new cabinets are pricy!

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Interior Pole Barn Homes: Features, Types, Pros, and Cons

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Their shapes and materials make them easily recognised. Wood and Stonework: The exterior of a pole barn type home is made up of two main materials. Furthermore, fewer building materials imply less work, and the construction timetable could be shortened in half. What Is a Pole Barn House? . Source: nestingwithgrace.com.

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SING THE RED PLUMBING

Shades of Grey

That was just a spontaneous idea that came to me while recording a demo for the band. Applied Maths used to estimate quantities of building materials. I wrote the song while living in Zimbabwe, towards the end of my time there. The guitar breaks were not part of the original composition. It makes the song a fusion of styles.

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140+ Software Tools for Architecture Firms [2020 Update]

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Outplanr is a tool used to keep projects on track , and it gives detailed information on the time spent on it against the own estimates. This tool is very powerful when it comes down to calculating single architectural project costs and adjusting estimates for the future. Anyone can request a free DEMO to try out the software solution.