Author name: Steven Davies

In the wake of the devastating Kahramanmaras earthquake that struck Turkey on February 6, 2023, the rapid deployment of temporary housing solutions became a critical priority. Among these solutions, container cities emerged as a prominent option, off

In the heart of Zimbabwe’s construction boom, a pressing concern looms large: safety. As the industry rebounds from years of economic turmoil, the rapid pace of growth has outstripped the implementation of adequate safety measures, leading to a troub

In the heart of Kigali City, Rwanda, a quiet revolution is taking place, not in towering skyscrapers or bustling markets, but in tiny urban parkettes that are redefining how city dwellers connect with their surroundings. A recent study published in *

In the heart of southern Africa, a city grappling with sanitation challenges is becoming a beacon of hope for sustainable waste-water management. Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, is at the center of a groundbreaking study that could redefine how developing countr

In the shadows of South Africa’s and Nigeria’s booming construction industries, two formidable forces lurk, disrupting projects and imposing heavy economic costs. These are not your typical adversaries, but rather organized non-state actors: the Sout

In the realm of architectural design and education, a groundbreaking scoping review published in *Acta Structilia* (which translates to *Acta of Structures*) is shedding light on a often overlooked aspect of school environments: the unique needs of d

In the world of construction, the bond between mortar and substrate is a critical factor that can make or break a project. Yet, the methods used to evaluate this adhesion have long been plagued by variability, leading to inconsistent results and pote

In the heart of Malawi, a groundbreaking study is challenging conventional wisdom about zinc fertilization in maize cultivation, with implications that could resonate far beyond the fields of Southern Africa. Lester Botoman, a researcher at the Inter

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, a groundbreaking study led by Muhammad Kashif Anwar from Tongji University’s Key Laboratory of Road and Traffic Engineering has unveiled the potential of microwave curing to revolutionize the produ

In the ever-evolving landscape of aerospace materials, a groundbreaking class of polymers known as vitrimers is emerging as a promising contender, offering a unique blend of processability and robustness. These dynamically crosslinked polymers, which