Building Methods

In the heart of Zagreb, a fascinating story of urban development is unfolding, one that offers valuable insights into the city’s architectural evolution and the commercial potential of historic districts. Vedran Ivanković, a researcher from the Unive

In the heart of Zagreb, a quiet revolution was unfolding between the two world wars, as the city’s iconic Ilica Street transformed into a canvas for architectural innovation. This period, devoid of comprehensive urban planning regulations, became a h

In the heart of China, researchers at Central South University in Changsha are making waves in the energy sector with their groundbreaking work on graphene quantum dots (GQDs). These tiny fragments of graphene, typically ranging from 1 to 10 nanomete

In the heart of South Africa’s architectural profession, a silent revolution is underway, one that challenges long-held beliefs about mentorship and its role in shaping careers. Peta de Jager, a researcher from the University of the Witwatersrand, ha

In the heart of Kenya’s bustling construction industry, a pressing question looms: why isn’t green construction finance (GCF) taking off despite the sector’s significant environmental impact? Dorcas Musingi, a researcher from the Technical University

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