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7 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials Shaping the Future of Construction

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The post 7 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials Shaping the Future of Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Sustainability is arguably the most important consideration in the modern construction landscape. Keep reading for a look at 7 sustainable building materials shaping the future of construction.

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Harvard University’s new building features hydroformed facade for energy efficiency

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Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. Every two out of three modules of the unitized aluminum system are fully glazed; the third module is opaque.

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Heavy lifting solutions firm helps install mammoth ceiling panels at PDX

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A daytime view of the panels being carried to be installed into the roof structure at the central area of Portland International Airport (PDX). A key component of the expansion is the construction of a new, seismically isolated roof structure over the central area of the airport. Photos courtesy Mammoet.

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Heavy lifting solutions firm assists in installation of mammoth ceiling panels at PDX

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A daytime view of the panels being carried to be installed into the roof structure at the central area of Portland International Airport (PDX). A key component of the expansion is the construction of a new, seismically isolated roof structure over the central area of the airport. Photos courtesy Mammoet.

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Home Made from 100 Different Natural Materials

Natural Building

De Man also believes that the construction industry will eventually embrace the principles of the circular economy. The house, which features a modular design, was mostly built in a factory. “Some people think it’s too expensive to be modular and sustainable, but it’s actually cheaper,” he told Dezeen.

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Reaching a new level of sophistication with panelized construction

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Panelized construction, although used for decades, has reached a new level of sophistication and use in recent years. To clarify, panelization is not modular construction. With the latter, entire sections of the building are constructed and finished, all the way down to the carpet, tile, vanities, and toilet paper holders.

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California’s unconventional office tower: Remarkable beyond its appearance

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Unlike conventional high-rise buildings that rely on columns organized along modular grid lines, the tower utilizes a network of curvilinear bands emanating from multiple geometric center points to provide support. In addition, a mezzanine is suspended from the ceiling above the 7.32-m High-performance mechanical systems.