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UK plans to use old coal mines to heat houses
Experts in the UK consider an innovative idea that involves heating houses via abandoned coal mines. The impact of climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels have made people turn to alternat...
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Assessment of urban cooling using reflective surfaces
A new study focuses on the application of reflective surfaces in order to cool the urban environment. The temperatures in urban environments can be significantly higher than those in surrounding ru...
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The Internet of Things in building industry
The Internet of Things (IoT) is currently developed and can be applied to the building industry generating efficiency, cost reductions and new capabilities. The IoT is the application that enables...
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Arctic infrastructure at risk due to permafrost degradation
According to a new study, the infrastructure in Alaska and in multiple regions in the Arctic is threatened by the quick degradation of permafrost. Permafrost refers to any type of soil or rock form...
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Section of iconic wall in Winchester, UK, collapses
A section of a historic wall located in Winchester, UK collapsed on July 6, 2021. Winchester is a city located in Hampshire, South England. The wall gave way at about 5:00 am local time. The histo...
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Plans for the tallest skyscraper in Greece
A new building near the city of Athens will become the tallest building in Greece and in the Mediterranean. The skyscraper, named Marina Tower, will be constructed in Hellinikon in the Athens Rivie...
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Financial feasibility of wooden structures in Finland
Progress and development on buildings made of wood are currently made at high rates. A new study evaluates the performance of wood-based structures in financial terms. Despite wood has been used fo...
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Multistory building collapse in Miami
At least 1 person has been reported dead after a multistory building collapsed in Surfside, Miami, Florida. Champlain Towers, a 12-story residential structure gave way under unknown circumstances o...
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An active fault zone poses a threat for infrastructure in Salt Lake City, Utah
According to a new study, a complex fault system beneath Salt Lake City can pose a severe threat to infrastructure if it is activated during an earth According to a new study, a complex fault system...
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The Hoover dam reaches all-time low water level
Hoover Dam, one of the most iconic dams ever constructed, has reached its lowest water level in history. Hoover Dam is an arch-gravity dam made of co Hoover Dam, one of the most iconic dams ever cons...
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