Design

In the heart of our rapidly urbanizing world, a new breed of architectural giants is taking shape—mega-tall buildings, structures that tower over 600 meters, representing the zenith of modern engineering. Yet, despite the global surge in urbanization

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, researchers have made a significant stride by developing a self-cleaning geopolymer composite that could revolutionize the industry. The study, led by Doaa A. Ahmed from the Faculty of Women for Ar

In the heart of Morocco’s Rif region, a humble resource is gaining attention for its potential to revolutionize the construction industry. A recent study, led by Chaimae Haboubi of the Engineering Sciences and Applications Laboratory (LSIA) at the Na

In the quest to reduce the construction industry’s carbon footprint, researchers have made a significant stride by transforming steel slag, an alkaline solid waste, into a high-performance, low-carbon construction material. This innovative approach,

In the quest for sustainable and efficient damping materials, a team of researchers from the Bristol Composites Institute at the University of Bristol has made a significant breakthrough. Led by Graham J. Day, the team has developed an alginate-based

In the heart of Botswana, researchers are pioneering a greener future for the construction and civil engineering sectors. Oagile D. Ntsie, a leading civil engineer from the Botswana International University of Science and Technology, is at the forefr

In the quest for sustainable construction practices, a recent study has shed light on the evolving landscape of circular economy (CE) research within the construction sector. Led by Xiaoxue Yang from the Faculty of Architecture at Chengdu Jincheng Co

In the quest for sustainable construction, a new wave of building materials is emerging, promising to revolutionize energy efficiency and climate responsiveness. As cities expand and climate change intensifies, the demand for innovative solutions has

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, a team of researchers led by Ahmed A. Alawi Al-Naghi from the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Ha’il has made a significant stride. Their study, published in the journal *Scientifi

In a breakthrough that could reshape the construction industry, researchers have developed a novel way to enhance the thermal insulation properties of fired clay bricks using a biodegradable polymer derived from crustacean shells. This innovation, pu