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3D-printed buildings using soil material
Researchers have developed a new technique to construct a building using a 3-D printer and soil material. Today, construction and building industries account for almost 40% of the total carbon emis...
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Study on the impact of fires in high-rise buildings
Researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), conducted a thorough experimental study on the impact of fire in high-rise office buildings. Building codes in the U...
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Astronauts investigate what happens to concrete when it's mixed in space
In an innovative attempt, astronauts examined what happens to concrete when it's produced in space. Concrete is the 2nd most used material on the planet after water and is widely involved in m...
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The oldest building firm in the UK collapses
R. Durtnell & Sons, UK's oldest building company established in 1591, has ceased trading. The firm was owned by Durtnell family for 13 generations and thrived in projects mostly including herit...
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Characteristics of Load Bearing Masonry Construction
Load bearing masonry construction is a building technique in which wall elements are used as the framework of a structure. Masonry is a well-established, old method that is mostly used to construct...
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