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WEBSustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry. Murielle Goubard. In this interview, Murielle Goubard, the Global Sector Manager for Building Materials at Malvern Panalytical, talks to AzoBuild about sustainable challenges in the cement industry.
AI Transforms Smart Building Integration in Cities
WEB10 hours ago · A recent article published in Sustainability proposed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based framework involving Large Language Models (LLMs) of OpenAI ChatGPT-3 and Google Bard to examine 26 criteria representing smart building (SB) services across five smart cities (SCs) infrastructure domains (mobility, energy, water, waste …
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WEB3 days ago · The World Green Building Council's Leadership Summit 2024 emphasized the importance of financial incentives in promoting sustainable construction. The article explores the current state of investments, challenges in valuation, and the need for peer-to-peer cooperation to drive a rapid transition to net …
Non-Load-Bearing Timber Stud Partition Walls - AZoBuild
WEBUndertaking the Work. A simple process to construct a non-load-bearing stud partition is outlined below: Fix head plates and floor soleplate. Fix the studs. Fit the plasterboard. Skim/Jointing compound. Fit Skirting/Architrave/Coving. Sand joints/acoustic seal wall-floor and wall-ceiling joints.
Hempcrete Offers Eco-Friendly Construction Solution
WEB1 day ago · Hempcrete, a bio-based material made from hemp shiv, lime, and water, is emerging as a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete. This eco-friendly material has potential applications in both retrofitting and new constructions, contributing to reducing carbon emissions and promoting green building practices.
How are Aerogels Used in Buildings?
WEBJan 9, 2024 · Additionally, incorporating these innovative materials into structural composites and framing elements reduces the overall weight of buildings whilst providing enhanced thermal insulation. Another innovative use for aerogels in buildings is in air purification. Indoor environments are full of pollutants, such as …
How Zinc Coatings Work and How They are Applied - AZoBuild
WEBMay 8, 2007 · Zinc residues from the galvanizing process are recycled. Zinc coating extends the life of all steel products and thus improves steel’s life-cycle performance and removes the need for regular maintenance normally associated with paint and other coatings. Today’s technology enables thinner zinc coatings to provide higher performance.
Low-Carbon Concrete Paves Way to Healthier Homes
WEB2 days ago · Study: Lower-carbon concrete floors could pave the way to a health solution.Image Credit: 4045/Shutterstock.com Background. About 1.7 billion children suffer from diarrheal diseases annually. A Stanford School of Medicine team analyzed the effect of sanitation, water, and hygiene interventions on health consequences in low- and middle-income Bangladeshi families in a 2012-2013 trial.
Hybrid Construction: What Can it Offer? - AZoBuild
WEBOct 28, 2021 · Hybrid construction is a building concept that utilizes combinations of materials to achieve the same structural efficiency while enhancing a construction project’s sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. Studies have shown that hybrid structures are architecturally sound, economical, sustainable and can produce the same structure ...
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WEBAug 26, 2024 · A study on Shahid Beheshti University's building explores using phase-change materials (PCMs) and photovoltaic (PV) solar panels to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Findings indicate that PCMs, especially on ceilings, and PV panels together can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 50%. 5 Sep 2024.
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