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In the quest for sustainable construction materials, a team of researchers led by Rizwan Shoukat from the University of Cagliari’s Department of Mechanical, Chemical, and Materials Engineering has made significant strides. Their work, published in th

In the quest to make buildings more energy-efficient, researchers are turning to an unconventional ally: phase change materials (PCMs). These innovative substances, which absorb and release heat during phase transitions, are gaining traction as a pas

In the high-stakes world of military infrastructure, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a necessity. A recent study led by Madeline Nauli Basa Simbolon from the Department of Civil Engineering at the Republic of Indonesia Defense University sheds ligh

In the dense forests and rolling hills of Peninsular Malaysia, a unique architectural legacy has long gone unnoticed by the mainstream construction world. The traditional dwellings of the Orang Asli (OA), the indigenous peoples of the region, have be

In the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, researchers are increasingly turning to natural fibre-reinforced composites (NFRCs) for their affordability, eco-friendliness, and impressive mechanical properties. A recent study published in *Engineer

In a significant stride towards sustainable materials, researchers have developed innovative green composites that could revolutionize industries ranging from automotive to renewable energy. The study, led by H. Amitkumar, a Research Scholar at the D

In the quest for sustainable construction practices, a groundbreaking study published in *Frontiers in Chemistry* (translated as *Frontiers in Chemistry*) has introduced a novel, eco-friendly dust suppressant that could revolutionize road constructio

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, a team of researchers led by Jing Zhang from the School of Civil Engineering at Heilongjiang University and the Heilongjiang North Resilient City Research Institute has made a significant breakthro

In the quest for sustainable and resilient construction materials, a recent study published in the *Journal of Applied Science and Engineering* (or *Jurnal Ilmu Teknik dan Sains Terapan* in Indonesian) has unveiled promising advancements in hybrid co

In the heart of South Africa, where the echoes of the 2015-2018 water crisis still linger, a pressing question remains: how can the construction industry, a notorious water guzzler, adapt to a drier future? Azola Mayeza, a researcher from the Cape Pe