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Posts about Sustainability
The earlier, the better: Automated analysis of the life cycle assessment of construction projects
An automated analysis of the CO2 footprint of construction projects in the planning phase helps to build more sustainably and reduce carbon emissions.
5 Sustainable Construction Materials
Discover how groundbreaking sustainable materials, from self-healing concrete to hemp rebar, are shaping the future of eco-conscious construction.
How BIM Supports Carbon Reduction in Construction
BIM can help drive down carbon emissions and support sustainable construction in a myriad of ways, from better planning to less waste.
How Can You Support Sustainability in AEC Projects?
AEC professionals can help support sustainable construction efforts through the decisions they make on every project, resulting in fewer carbon emissions.
Achieving Net Zero with Green BIM
Sustainability is an essential requirement throughout a building’s entire lifecycle if net zero targets are to be met – and an area where BIM can help.
How Construction Can Support the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The construction industry is a key player in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, which are essential for addressing global challenges.
Self-healing bricks eat CO2!
What more could you want: researchers at CU Boulder are developing self-healing bricks from bacteria that also eat CO2 during their production. More on our blog.
Construction Waste and Materials Efficiency
Using BIM as a tool for informed decision-making during design can help projects create less construction waste and manage materials efficiently.
A roof made of solar modules
Ennogie's solar roofs consist entirely of solar cells and are also aesthetically pleasing. Find out more about the electricity-generating roofs on our blog.
Vegetables beat graphene and carbon fibres
Everyone knows that vegetables are healthy. But now experiments suggest that "vegetables" apparently also make concrete stronger than any other additive. Read more on our blog.
Bacteria-based solar cells: inexpensive, powerful, ingenious!
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed solar cells based on bacteria. The technology could be the key to cheaper and more sustainable solar cells. Read more on our blog.