Living concrete is the output of a new research done at the University of Colorado Boulder, by Wil Srubar and his colleagues, where it was found that bacteria can be used to make concrete in a greener and sustainable way. ...
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Hempcrete Blocks for Construction
Hempcrete or hemp concrete being a carbon-negative (carbon consuming) material is a great alternative for contractors to use in construction works. Hempcrete is prepared by mixing hemp shives (the inner woody core of hemp plant), water, and lime as the ...
Civil Engineering Aspects of Smart City
The application of Civil engineering in the construction of Smart infrastructure is the foundation for all the other key elements in a Smart city like Smart property, Smart economy, Smart living, Smart governance and Smart environment. The underlying principle behind ...
What is Super-hydrophobic Cement? Applications and Advantages
What is Super-hydrophobic Cement? Super-hydrophobic cement, which is also known as luminescent cement, is produced by modifying the structure of cement. It absorbs and reflects lights which makes it an environmentally friendly material and an alternative to street lighting. Super-hydrophobic ...
Hydrogel- How it Works, Applications, and Advantages
Rosiak and Yoshii define hydrogel as a crosslinked three-dimensional polymeric network structure, which can absorb and retain considerable amounts of water. Hydrogel has the ability to cool a room down and that is why it is placed between wall panels. ...
Cigarette Butt Bricks – Physical Properties and Advantages
Cigarette butt bricks are produced by blending cigarette butts with mixture of materials used for brick production. This is an innovative and practical solution for the pollution problems caused by cigarette butt disposal. The percentage of cigarette butt addition is ...
Breathe Bricks – Operation Mechanism, Applications, Advantages
Breathe Brick is a masonry system which is designed and constructed to constitute and be a part of ventilation system of buildings. It filters polluted outdoor air so that it becomes healthy enough to bring directly into occupied spaces. ...
Transparent Wood – Production, Properties, Applications, and Advantages
Transparent wood is one of the innovative construction materials that hold the potential to lift the construction sector to a whole new level. Not only is it environmentally-friendly, but also a great alternative to plastic and glass. Transparent wood is ...