GDRC | Global Development6 days ago8 Ways to Use Terra-Cotta in Architecturegbdmagazine.com - Andrew BiroStory at a glance: Terra-cotta is experiencing a renaissance as a sustainable material in architecture. • The material’s ability to be customized in …
GDRC | Global DevelopmentWould you live in a house of glass? Researchers have 3D-printed glass bricks that mimic the popular Lego interlocking system and can be recycled infinitelytechradar.com - By Wayne WilliamsMIT engineers are aiming to make construction more sustainable by developing reusable bricks made from 3D-printed recycled glass. The approach follows …
GDRC | Global DevelopmentCan cement and concrete be made greener?Marketplace - Stephanie HughesThe cement industry is a big emitter of carbon dioxide, making up about 7% of emissions globally. There’s interest in changing that, including from the industry itself. Two major producers of cement, Holcim and CRH, are backing a startup called Sublime Systems, the company announced Tuesday. It’s …
GDRC | Global DevelopmentHere are 3 innovations helping to create the buildings of the futureverified_publisherWorld Economic Forum - Simon TorkingtonAs the world looks to accelerate efforts to combat climate change, innovative buildings and construction materials will play a critical role in …
GDRC | Global Development'Brain-breaking' glass bricks are 3D printed, reusable, and strongverified_publishernewatlas.com - By Michael FrancoUsing a 3D printer that works with molten glass, researchers forged LEGO-like glass bricks with a strength comparable to concrete. The bricks could …
GDRC | Global DevelopmentAncient civilizations knew how to keep cool in deadly heat. We need to resurrect that lost knowledge now.Live Science - By Adriana Zuniga-TeranBuilders knew how to keep people cool in hot, dry climates thousands of years ago. It's time to get that knowledge back. Modern buildings tend to take …
