The Top Built Stories of 2021
From managing volatile materials prices to discovering more sustainable ways to build, these were the top stories of the Built Blog in 2021.
Protecting Homes from the Threat of Hurricanes
As the battle to tackle climate change intensifies, the threat of increasing hurricane activity is forcing designers and engineers to come up with solutions to protect existing homes and deliver new ones that are better prepared for the storms to come.
Going Green: Reducing Carbon Emissions in Construction
Construction activity generates around 10% of the world’s carbon emissions, with much of that coming from the heavy equipment used on building sites. That’s why it’s not surprising that the race is on to develop heavy machinery that can be powered by more environmentally friendly means than diesel.
Renewable Megaprojects: Is Bigger Really Better?
We explore Australia’s biggest renewable energy projects and speak to environmental scientist Professor Peter Newman to find out whether they will provide solutions for our future challenges.
A Guide to Construction Waste Management in Australia [with checklist]
Construction is one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia and one of the biggest sources of managed waste. This five-step Waste Management Checklist helps all members of the building sector to play their part in a more sustainable future.
Recycled Plastic Roads: Putting Waste to Good Use
Companies have discovered that when waste plastic is reprocessed, it makes a great ingredient for roads, creating stretches of highway that are more robust and long-lasting than those made using traditional materials
Is Zero Waste in Construction Possible?
Here’s why the construction industry needs to examine waste management practices across the entire lifecycle of materials
This L.A. Architect Has a Tiny House Solution to the City’s Big Homelessness Problem
Legislative, logistical and budgetary challenges have plagued California’s homeless crisis, so one builder has turned to constructing tiny house villages as a partial solution
Wooden Buildings: Trees Converted into Habitats for Humans
Concern around climate change and a desire to construct more sustainable buildings is driving the construction industry to deliver a built environment that has less impact on the world around it. The increased use of timber in tall buildings is part of this process.
How Does the Construction Industry Get to ‘Net-Zero Building’?
The U.K. government wants net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. But can the country’s construction industry—which currently produces a whopping 40% of those emissions—overhaul the way it works to help achieve this?
This Industrial Designer Recycles Construction Waste and Gives Ex-Inmates a Fresh Start
Sasha Plotitsa crafts gorgeous furniture out of construction waste—and empowers formerly incarcerated people seeking a fresh start
Bluebeam’s Contribution to Environmental Sustainability in 2020
Here’s a look at how Studio Projects in Bluebeam helped promote environmental sustainability in the AEC industry last year
California’s ‘CALGreen’ Legislation Spurs Green Building Framework
As green building codes become more common throughout the U.S., many builders may look to California for guidance on navigating the complex world of environmentally responsible construction
Is Sustainable Urban Design an Irreversible Trend?
With the world’s population set to top 9 billion by 2050 and increasing pressure on global resources, urban design will inevitably steer toward sustainable outcomes as never before
Are Net Zero Buildings Possible?
As the construction industry becomes greener and net zero buildings emerge, one company explores what it would take to create a zero carbon construction future.
