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Henning Larsen releases free catalogs on sustainable design

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Meanwhile, the exterior catalog now includes roofing and insulation materials, with refreshed data reflecting current manufacturing and environmental standards. The latest updated edition now includes an interior materials catalog, covering options like wallboards, tiles, countertops, and finishes. Sundby School by Henning Larsen.

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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. However, later that year, it was announ.

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Product designs explore sustainable potential of 3D-printable wood

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Using 3D printing as the manufacturing method felt like a natural fit for this project," said Willemsen. The post Product designs explore sustainable potential of 3D-printable wood appeared first on Dezeen. Designblok took place from 2 to 6 October 2024.

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Lasting Elegance: Zinc as a Sustainable Choice in Architecture

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Once refined, it is used in a variety of applications, including metal alloys, battery manufacturing, medicines and supplements, as well as in the fabrication of pigments, chemical compounds and coatings. Cortesia de Rheinzink In nature, zinc is mainly found as zinc sulphide ore or zinc carbonate, which is mined to obtain the metal.

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Cement Can Be A (More) Sustainable Material

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With more than 4 billion tonnes produced each year, cement accounts for around 8 percent of global CO2 emissions and is a key element in the production of concrete, the most manufactured product in the world. With these huge numbers, is there any way to reduce this impact?

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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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The Future Beneath Our Feet: Soil-Cement Bricks and the Path to Sustainable Construction

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However, traditional ceramic block manufacturing relies on burning clay in kilns at high temperatures, often powered by non-renewable fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas. In light of this, there is a growing interest in alternative construction materials that offer a lower environmental impact and greater sustainability.