The cement industry, fundamental for the construction and responsible for around 8% of global COâ‚‚ emissions, faces a critical challenge in its transition towards more sustainable practices.
Engineers from the University of São Paulo and Princeton have developed an innovative...
An Argentinian prefabricated house began to make its way in the market. It is the model sold by a company from Córdoba, constructed in concrete.
It can be installed in one day and can be easily relocated, being one of...
Modern construction features self-healing materials and faces many challenges, from making buildings more resistant to natural disasters to extending the lifespan of materials and reducing repair costs. One of the most promising areas in this field is the development...
Young generations, such as Millennials and Generation Z, are prioritizing values such as sustainability, energy efficiency, and well-being when choosing homes and workspaces. These interests are transforming the construction sector, where methods like Dry Construction are emerging as an...
The architect **Adrian James** has conceived a residence that **combines cutting-edge design** with high standards when it comes to **generating its own energy**.
Named **Copper Bottom**, this house stands out for its geometric folds that merge **aesthetics and functionality**. More...
According to the redefinition of the natural environment they inhabit, on the Caribbean island of **Trinidad**, they are switching **cement for recycled materials** to build.
While concrete in houses is still present, they have started complementing the constructions to a...
Spain took a new step towards sustainable construction. It bets on buildings that perform photosynthesis to generate energy.
This is because they created a solar brick that combines textile ceramic technology (TCT) with perovskite photovoltaic cells. Find out how it...
The mayor of General Pueyrredón has opened the bidding for three cement-free beaches in the south of Mar del Plata. Additionally, he has allowed construction works in a beach resort managed by a company that, according to a study...
A new public building in RÃo Negro is already generating its own energy.
This initiative is part of the sustainability strategy promoted by the Secretariat of Energy and Environment, which had previously implemented a similar system in its headquarters, making...
A pioneering company in organic photovoltaic technology (OPV) has reached an important milestone in the renewable energy industry. NEXT Energy Technologies has optimized its pilot production line to manufacture completely transparent organic photovoltaic windows in a 1.02 x 1.52-meter...
