BD+C

JULY 11, 2014

Incorporating high-strength concrete, the blocks may make buildings more rapid, cheap and energy-efficient to construct. They''re not really LEGOs—they just look like them. Smart Bricks (or S-Bricks for short) are a patent-pending innovation designed by Kite Bricks.

Energy Efficiency 103

Energy Efficiency Green Building Masonry Building Materials 103

Construction Marketing

MARCH 19, 2025

The Invisible Threat: How Pollution Affects Buildings Pollution doesnt just impact human health. It also has a lasting effect on the buildings that make up a citys skyline. Many modern and historic buildings suffer from this slow decay, with restoration efforts requiring specialized cleaning solutions to reverse the damage.

Historic Preservation 62

Historic Preservation Green Building Building Materials Maintenance 62

Natural Building

MARCH 29, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 61

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Land Use Regulations 61

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Exterior rendering of the building. Images courtesy Sizemore Group Architects The City of Brookhaven’s under-construction City Hall building in Georgia is a three-story, 5,200-m 2 (56,000-sf) structure, which sets a new benchmark for city offices by combining aesthetic brilliance with environmental responsibility.

Building Standards 119

Building Standards Green Building Building Design Facility Management 119

Natural Building

JANUARY 6, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 53

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Building Materials Manufacturing 53

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 51

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Building Performance Measurement 51

BD+C

JULY 11, 2014

Incorporating high-strength concrete, the blocks may make buildings more rapid, cheap and energy-efficient to construct. Architects Concrete Technology Energy-Efficient Design Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Concrete Energy Efficiency Green Masonry Projects Structural Materials Sustainability'

Energy Efficiency 69

Energy Efficiency Green Building Masonry Facility Management 69

Natural Building

JULY 1, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 49

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Building Materials 49

The Pro Builder

MAY 10, 2023

Built and concepted by LUXUS Design Build and its sister company studio g ARCHITECTURE , the exterior of the 7,575 SQFT contemporary home features a pool courtyard, multiple firepits, an outdoor kitchen, built-in pizza oven, upper deck living spaces and panoramic views of the city.

Stonework 130

Stonework Energy Efficiency Building Design Waterproofing Systems 130

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 18, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 40

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Building Materials 40

Natural Building

APRIL 1, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 40

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Renewable Energy Systems 40

Natural Building

AUGUST 4, 2020

The Qingxiao Residence uses green tiles, rammed earth, masonry blocks, bamboo, old stone slabs, old rubble, and terrazzo recycled from demolished villages. Not only were the traditional building materials recycled, but also the traditional construction techniques were integrated into the new design.

Building Materials 86

Building Materials Green Building Masonry Site Planning 86

Natural Building

MAY 10, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 40

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Wall Systems 40

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 49

Green Building Architecture Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability 49

Natural Building

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 40

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Concrete Pouring 40

Natural Building

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 40

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing 40

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies. Buildings must be energy efficient. Use Sustainable Building Materials.

Energy Efficiency 96

Energy Efficiency Prefabrication Building Materials Change Management 96

BDC Network

APRIL 28, 2023

The building is also “net-zero ready”, meaning that if the Chicago Housing Authority adds a solar array, it will be energy-neutral. The Cincinnati Ronald McDonald House features bright pops of Parakeet Yellow among a variety of greens, taking its inspiration from the life-affirming courtyard garden.

Wall Systems 105

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Environmental Consulting Green Building 105

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

To create the contrasting pattern for the interior walls, Plebanski and his team combined Trendstone Plus and Mesastone, two of Echelon’s most durable and aesthetically pleasing masonry products. The veteran professionals from Vimak Construction and Masonry, Inc. undertook the complex installation for the addition.

Masonry 59

Masonry Building Materials Manufacturing Piping Installation Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 24, 2023

The developer invested $100 million to thoughtfully reinvigorate the building from top to bottom from an outdated, landmarked tower into a modern loft office space complete with high-quality amenities and upgraded infrastructure. Bromley initially acquired 122 Fifth Avenue in 1979, marking the company’s first purchase in New York City.

Architecture 130

Architecture Historic Preservation Building Commissioning Flooring Systems 130

UK Construction Blog

MAY 13, 2023

Some of the most common types of waste produced by the construction industry include: Concrete and masonry waste Timber and wood waste Metal waste Plastic waste Cardboard and paper waste Hazardous waste, such as asbestos and contaminated soil What Does It Mean For The Environment? billion and expanding rapidly.

Government Works 98

Government Works Building Materials Site Planning Green Building 98

Construction Specifier

APRIL 15, 2024

It is one of the few liquid flashing products to meet and exceed American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 714-22, Voluntary Specification for Liquid Applied Flashing Used to Create a Water-Resistive Seal around Exterior Wall Openings in Buildings.

Building Products Distribution 59

Building Products Distribution Lean Construction Masonry Green Building 59

Natural Building

MAY 19, 2007

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 40

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems 40

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

The Eagleyew house is a beautifully sculpted custom green home built with nearly 100% natural materials. This house has three heat sources: passive solar, a masonry stove, and an annualized geo solar system. The post A Tour of Eagleyew House On Vancouver Island appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Electrical Systems 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 4, 2024

In the building industry, sustainability has been a priority for some time. With green building construction, sustainability equals durability. According to a study by MIT Sloan Management Review, 2 90 percent of today’s CEOs report that sustainability is important to their company’s success.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building 59

The MCP Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This is a new ground up 3 story wood framed senior living apartment building. Surveying, earthwork, site utilities, landscaping, lot striping, termite treatment, concrete, stone veneer, masonry, misc. The post Residence at Green Meadow – San Angelo, TX appeared first on MCP GROUP. 2021 Addenda None at this time.

Geotechnical Engineering 40

Geotechnical Engineering Steel Fabrication Painting/finishing Green Building 40

Natural Building

APRIL 16, 2014

Chris Magwood’s Making Better Buildings is a comparative guide to sustainable construction for homeowners and contractors. To my knowledge, building science has never been approached with such an attitude of precise evaluation of all of the factors that affect the environmental impact of materials and building systems.

Roofing Systems 63

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Foundation Systems Flooring Systems 63

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

According to the Civil Engineering Portal (CEP), applications include strengthening structures made with concrete, steel, timber, masonry and cast iron. And while it is a great conductor of heat and electricity, this could be problematic in a building where such conductivity could be an issue.

Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution Building Materials Energy Efficiency 105

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 13, 2020

There are many kinds of walls, including Walls in buildings that form a fundamental part of the superstructure or separate interior rooms , sometimes for fire safety. It’s one of the most important superstructures in buildings. Architectural glass is used as a building material. What Is Purpose of Wall? Cinder Blocks. .

Masonry 52

Masonry Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Design 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 14, 2023

In the realm of construction and architecture, a facade refers to the exterior face or frontage of a building. The facade plays a vital role in defining a building's character, reflecting its purpose, style, and design. Structural Integrity: The facade contributes to the structural stability of the building.

Architecture 52

Architecture Wall Systems Energy Efficiency Structural Systems 52

Natural Building

APRIL 24, 2020

It is water soluble when it dries making it unsuitable for wet conditions, unless sealed with linseed oil or another masonry sealer OR if an additive was included instead of the wheat paste, such as Casein glue, acrylic, or soy resin. The post How to Make Clay Paint appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

Painting/finishing 75

Painting/finishing Masonry Green Building Sustainability 75

Building Radar

JULY 31, 2024

It showcases the latest products and innovations in the building industry, making it a must-attend event for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. World of Concrete World of Concrete is the only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Green Building Building Materials 52

Building Radar

JULY 31, 2024

It showcases the latest products and innovations in the building industry, making it a must-attend event for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. World of Concrete World of Concrete is the only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Green Building Building Materials 52

CivilJungle

JULY 3, 2020

OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) is one of the most popular construction building materials used all across the globe. Also, read: Properties of Stones | Requirements of Good Building Stones. Also, read: Stone Masonry vs Brick Masonry | What Is Brick Masonry | What Is Stone Masonry. OPC Benefits. •

Masonry 59

Masonry Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Curing 59

Natural Building

AUGUST 10, 2021

If the building, the home, addresses each one of these points, that home individually is making not only a statement but a step in the direction of carbon-zero living,” Reynolds said. Thick, rear walls and masonry floors warm up in the sunshine streaming through windows positioned to soak in lower-angle winter light.

Material Handling 52

Material Handling Green Building Building Materials Masonry 52

Natural Building

APRIL 20, 2021

The smallholdings combine traditional farming and building techniques with the latest innovations in environmental design, green technology and permaculture. Straw bales provide insulation in the walls and roof, and heating is supplied by a combination hydro power (underfloor), passive solar gain, and biomass (Masonry stove).

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Building Materials Building Design Green Building 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sustainable sealants offer an eco-friendly alternative that reduces the carbon footprint of buildings. Image Source The Role Of Sealants In Construction Among the specialty chemicals , sealants act as a barrier between building materials and the elements. As builders aim for sustainability, the need for eco-friendly sealants increases.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Curing Green Building 52