Materials
The familiar problem eating away at renewable energy efforts
Even as they work at the cutting edge of energy production, engineers are finding themselves battling an age-old foe: the...
Why did timbrel vaults disappear from construction – and how could they make a comeback?
They’re fast to build, use low-cost and low-carbon materials, require only small teams and can last for centuries. So why...
How are engineers rethinking design for circularity?
More than seven million tonnes of construction waste goes to landfill each year. So how are engineers rethinking design for...
Giving a second life to organic waste
At Veolia’s Bulla Organics Facility in Melbourne’s north-west, food and garden organics are saved from methane generation at landfills and...
This modelling tool can enhance the durability of concrete structures
Civil engineer Dr Ali Nezhad breaks down a new approach to enhancing concrete durability by preventing cracking.
Homegrown solutions to the global microplastics problem
Esteemed innovator Professor Veena Sahajwalla breaks down how microfactories can transform waste into high-value materials.
The global economy is only 7.2 per cent circular – here’s a roadmap to fix it
How to rethink construction, manufacturing and the global food industry to achieve maximum circularity.
What role can rammed earth play in the future of low-carbon construction?
The modern desire for low-carbon materials in construction means rammed earth is enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
Green steel: The race is on
A number of significant green steel projects are taking shape around the globe, all vying for important first-mover sustainability titles.
The key to designing for appearance
While galvanizing is all about durability, missing these simple steps in the design and fabrication processes can cause aesthetic challenges.
