All Materials articles – Page 2
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OpinionWhat’s stopping the wider adoption of timber in construction?
The Timber in Construction Roadmap was published in December 2023 after months of industry collaboration. Andrew Carpenter provides some insight from the inside on key barriers and opportunities present when exploring the use of structural timber
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OpinionChampioning permeable materials in a world of climate change
As the UK grapples with the fallout of storm Jocelyn and rising rainfall, Sean Scott explores the spectre of flooding that looms large over our homes and communities
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NewsPilot line commissioned for low-carbon plasterboard
Bio-based alternative saves approximately 4 kg of CO2 per square metre
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FeaturesToxin-absorbing clay plasters by Clayworks
Combining centuries-old knowledge, the company hopes to provide a healthier alternative to traditional plaster
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FeaturesTurning trash to treasure: Smile Plastics commitment to a circular economy
Recycled-plastic manufacturer expands production with new Wales factory
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NewsGlassworks’ closure marks new chapter of decarbonisation for manufacturer
Pilkington UK production line prepares for move to neighbouring site as part of project which will save 15,000 tonnes of CO2e per year
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Information - BDCPD 02 2024: Specifying natural slate rainscreen cladding systems
Sponsored by Cupa Pizarras, this CPD will examine the considerations for specifying natural slate rainscreen cladding systems, including the material’s sustainable credentials, responsible sourcing and installation guidance
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FeaturesOpening the King’s Gate at Caernarfon Castle in Wales
Buttress Architects reinvigorates the castle — awarded World Heritage Status in 1986 — to make it accessible to all
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FeaturesFrom Warehouse to Workshop: Vine Architecture Studio’s live/work space in London
The London-based practice transforms a Victorian warehouse in Whitechapel into a flexible space that suits a transient lifestyle
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FeaturesLet’s be specific… MLCP Q+A with James Griffiths, Uponor
From how the material is made and the numerous applications to the potential challenges when specifying, James Griffiths answers our questions on multilayer composite pipe
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FeaturesWisdome Stockholm: Stora Enso’s Milestone in Sustainable Architecture
Wisdome Stockholm is a science discovery centre situated in the courtyard of Sweden’s National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm. The building features a wooden architectural design that creates an arched-shaped room of 1,325 square metres. The space functions as an interactive showcase, housing exhibitions, technology and displays, designed ...
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NewsMeet CornWall: Organic waste transformed into climate-positive design
CornWall is a wall finishing material crafted from plant-based biomass, which hopes to provide an alternative for ceramic wall cladding or other less sustainable composite materials
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OpinionCobBauge: Bringing earth into the 21st century
CobBauge, a word amalgamation of cob and ‘bauge’ earth-building traditions in the UK and France, is a collaborative research partnership between these countries that brings earth construction into the 21st century. Funded by the European Union, the research focuses on the challenges of contemporary construction, in particular, low carbon building.
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NewsCorten meet Portland: Basha-Franklin tests materials on 25 Hanover Square mock-up
The practice has been testing materials and utilising nanotechnology to find the right application for a seven-storey office building in Mayfair, London
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NewsInnovative mass timber industrial scheme unveiled by dRMM in Greenwich
High-density industrial units seek to set new standard for sector
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NewsZero-waste modular building materials set to take centre stage at Dubai Design Week
A fully modular, zero-waste concept is coming to Dubai Design Week 2023, hoping to change how we think about sustainability. Dubai’s digital material library, Colab, will be showcasing its Rethink pop-up at the festival from 7-12 November. The pop-up will feature unique materials, with a focus on those ...
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OpinionNatural slate: A solution to the issue of embodied carbon
Embodied carbon represents the impact associated with extracting raw materials, manufacturing building components, transporting them to site and installing them. This also includes end-of-life emissions generated from the disposal or recycling of materials. The University of Bath evaluated the carbon impact of different roofing materials as part of its Inventory ...