sustainable construction

They create a material based on fungi that could revolutionize construction.

The mycelium, the network of filaments that forms the vegetative part of fungi, is gaining prominence in architecture, interior design, and construction. This trend, called "mycotecture", takes advantage of the mycelium's ability to grow on organic substrates, acting as a...

The invention that promises to build walls without cement using pieces that “fit together”

A new and revolutionary construction method has arrived with the aim of saving time, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impact. It promises to build walls without cement and with "blocks" that fit together like Legos. This is Linko, which uses...

Bioconstruction: the Argentine company that replaced cement with wheat straw

**Bioconstruction and the most environmentally friendly alternatives** are gaining more and more ground in the industry. The case of **Carolina Pérez Taboada**, a civil engineer, is an example of a complete change in perspective in this line. Although she dedicated...

The Argentine prefabricated house that can be moved in one day.

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...

Concrete is exchanged for recycled material: the transformation of Trinidad Island

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...

Construction of the future: Buildings that photosynthesize to produce energy

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...

They created an ecological paint that prevents heat and helps reduce energy consumption.

The climate tech startup Macoma created an innovative ecological paint. Among its properties, it prevents heat and helps reduce energy consumption. This is "Cool Roof". The company presented it as its "star product" and has already launched it for sale....

Sustainable construction: first social housing built with 3D printer

Recently, the first social project involving sustainable construction concluded in Ireland: houses built with a 3D printer. They were built under the ISO/ASTM 52939:2023 standard and represent a major advance towards sustainability. This project was led by the company Harcourt...

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England: more than 80 animals rescued in an operation against abuse

In an operation against animal abuse involving the South Yorkshire police, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty...