When a university in Northern England recently announced plans to demolish its Centenary Building — a prize-winning structure celebrated less than 30 years ago as an example of “dynamic, modern and sophisticated” design — a debate erupted among architects, facility managers and sustainability professionals alike. Officials cited escalating maintenance […] Click here to view original […]

This review focusses on different options for the important flame retardancy of wood – one of the common construction materials. It also discusses the options of biomass-derived materials as eco-friendly solutions. Wooden constructions are under the big thread of fire. Flame retardancy of the used materials is indispensable. Wood […] Click here to view original

Adoption of new building technologies in the country is still a challenge despite the emergence of more affordable methods of building While the National Building Code, 2024 acknowledges the emergence of new, sustainable construction methods, some industry players are concerned that it falls short of promoting their adoption. The […] Click here to view original

Eco-friendly straw options may coming with surprisingly scary health effects Paper straws are “out” under the Trump administration, as he sucked the air out of the push for a more eco-friendly drink experience. But, why does he hate them when some have been promoting them as a planet-saving alternative? […] Click here to view original

RIYADH: Architects need to shift their focus toward comfortable, climate-friendly designs rather than reaching for the stars with often unsustainable skyscrapers, said Sarah El-Battouty, founder of ECOnsult at a conference in Riyadh. According to El-Battouty, who is also a UN Climate Change High-Level Champions global ambassador, buildings are the […] Click here to view original

A recent study published in the Journal of Building Engineering takes a close look at the environmental impact of different construction methods in Attawapiskat, a First Nation community in northern Ontario, Canada. With housing shortages and sustainability challenges in remote areas, the research compares the viability of three-dimensional (3D) […] Click here to view original