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Concrete made of diapers

A New Foundation for Concrete: Used Diapers

Technology & InnovationBy Erik Sherman

Researchers at the University of Kitakyushu in Japan found that chopped up cleaned diapers can replace up to 10% of the composite material in a concrete mix for structural use in single-story buildings and as much as 40% in nonstructural and architectural components

Bi-polar ionization technology

Construction Industry Incorporates Bi-polar Ionization Technology into Building Plans

Technology & InnovationBy Erin Flynn Jay

Technologies like BPI allow buildings to reduce outside air requirements by 50% or more, resulting in a 20%-40% reduction in HVAC energy spending

California HIgh Speed Rail Project

California’s High-Speed Rail Project Sets Sights on Ambitious Future

Technology & InnovationBy Emily Beyda

Proponents hope that a completed rail system will revolutionize the state’s approach to transportation and pave the way for similar projects across the nation

Monsoon Collective

The Delicate Balance Between Classic, Modern in Indian Architecture

Building, Design & ArchitectureBy Emily Beyda

Built spoke with Madhu Manoj, founding principal architect of Monsoon Collective, about building with place in mind and the ways the aesthetics of classical Indian architecture impacts his practice

Romanian Hobbit Villages

These Romanian Hobbit Villages Showcase Ancient Building Methods

Building, Design & ArchitectureBy Emily Beyda

Transforming a scenic pocket of rural Romania into a truly immersive fairytale- inspired experience required old-world construction techniques even modern-day contractors will appreciate

Temporary Construction

Building—And Tearing Down—Fast: Inside the World of Temporary Construction

SustainabilityBy Emily Beyda

In an industry where most projects take years—even decades—to complete, some contractors are in the business of erecting buildings in a matter of weeks

Australian Cabins

These Australian Hiking Cabins Are a Sight to Behold

Building, Design & ArchitectureBy Emily Beyda

Roughing it in the great outdoors is a little more luxurious in these cabins, which underwent a painstakingly detailed and complex design and construction process

Building 4.0 CRC

This Construction Research Initiative Aims to Spur Innovation, Solve Industry Challenges

Technology & InnovationBy Emily Beyda

Co-funded by the Australian government, Building 4.0 CRC says it can help construction overcome its persistent problems through a new approach to research-based industry innovation

Using Plastic Building Materials in Construction

Building, Design & ArchitectureBy Hamish Champ

Plastic is a dirty word among those who are concerned about its impact on the environment. However, in construction, plastic is playing an increasingly important role in helping deliver pipes, cabling, roofing products and other elements that make up the built environment.

Electric Vehicles in Construction

Pickup Trucks in Construction Go Electric

Technology & InnovationBy Diana Kightlinger

Are construction workers ready to trade in gas-powered rigs for electric versions?

Meet the Architect Designing Housing for LA Vets

Building, Design & ArchitectureBy Emily Beyda

The award-winning architect has a unique outlook on design, which she says may be best exemplified in one of her most recent projects: a veterans housing complex in Los Angeles

Construction Jobsite Contamination

The Hidden Danger Posed by Jobsite Contamination

Health, Safety, and ComplianceBy Emily Beyda

Construction can be a dangerous job, but besides the more obvious safety concerns, there are some hidden dangers to look out for

Red Sea Airport

Is the Red Sea Airport in Saudi Arabia the Airport of the Future?

Building, Design & ArchitectureBy Claudia Melatini

The Red Sea Airport set to open in 2022 in Saudi Arabia aims to be equal parts luxurious and environmentally sustainable

Hotel Conversion Philadelphia

This Former Ironworks Building Is Now a Quaint Philadelphia Hotel. Go Inside.

Building, Design & ArchitectureBy Hilary Daninhirsch

The Residence Inn, as part of the new Ironworks building, seamlessly straddles the line between modernity and history

Brutalist Architecture

Brutalist Architecture: Dividing Observers Since the Mid-20th Century

Building, Design & ArchitectureBy Scott Van Voorhis

The hulking, monolithic concrete structures are assailed by critics as grim and inhuman, while impassioned supporters say the style has been misunderstood

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