Kicking off 2025, we’re diving into one of the most promising sectors that is anticipated to reshape the face of energy efficiency: the global aerogel insulation market. With its unique combination of ...

AZoBuild spoke to Lacol Architecture Cooperative about their La Borda Cooperative Housing project in Barcelona, Spain. This project has been shortlisted for the 2022 EU Prize for Contemporary ...

A recent review article has highlighted the contribution of green buildings (GBs) to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the challenges limiting their widespread use. The ...

A recent article in Energy and Buildings explored how European Union (EU) member states are implementing the Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB) standard. The research involved extensive data ...

A recent article published in Sustainability examined the effects of the thermal pre-treatment of hemp hurds on hempcrete’s physical, mechanical, and thermal properties. The resulting hempcrete was ...

In a recent breakthrough, researchers developed a game-changing method for concrete manufacture. A study published in Engineering describes the development and possibilities of compression-cast ...

A new Sweco study highlights the potential of 22 European cities to enhance liveability, sustainability, and resilience through regenerative design in the built environment. By adopting the principles ...

A recent study has explored how various natural ventilation techniques can cool a historic residential building in San Antonio, Texas—a city known for its hot, humid climate. Using computational fluid ...

ETH spin-off Aeroskin Tech is developing cutting-edge thermal insulation using aerogel technology to provide more effective and sustainable building insulation. Unlike traditional materials, this ...

A recent study published in Buildings introduced an innovative method that combines Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) to ...

A study published in World highlights how frequency-selective surfaces (FSSs) can be integrated into construction materials to harvest energy. The research provides practical insights into the design, ...

A new research project is setting out to use cosmic rays to measure the structural integrity of the UK’s ageing transport infrastructure. Dr David Mahon of the University of Glasgow has received ...