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In the heart of Japan’s rural landscapes, a silent crisis unfolds: 8.5 million vacant homes, known as Akiyas, stand abandoned as depopulation leaves communities in limbo. Meanwhile, urban areas grapple with housing shortages and bureaucratic ineffici

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, researchers have turned to an unlikely ally: discarded tires and demolition debris. A recent study led by Yaqoob Saif from the Geomaterials, Civil Engineering Structures and Environment Laboratory

In the heart of Adelaide, Australia, researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA STEM) are unraveling the complexities of information sharing in the construction industry, a critical factor in the transition towards a circular economy. Le

In the heart of Europe, Italy is making strides towards a more sustainable future, particularly in the building and energy sectors. A recent study led by Marilena De Simone from the Department of Environmental Engineering at the University of Calabri

In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, two buzzwords have dominated recent discourse: sustainability and the circular economy. While both concepts aim to reduce environmental impact, their distinct implications for the industry have often be

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, a team of researchers led by Wei-Hsin Chen from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan has made a significant breakthrough. Their study, publishe

In the heart of Iran, along the Torbat-e-Heydarieh–Mashhad Road, a groundbreaking approach to soil stabilization is unfolding, one that could reshape the geotechnical engineering landscape and offer significant benefits to the energy sector. Dr. Alir