Stanford geophysicist Tiziana Vanorio has developed Phlego, a volcanic rock-based cement formula that could reduce carbon ...

Researchers have developed a volcanic rock formula that cuts carbon emissions by 67%, potentially offering an affordable ...

Veteran masons say today's mortar isn't your grandfather's mix — and that matters.

Revolutionary new research from Tell el-Burak in Lebanon has revealed that Phoenician builders developed sophisticated hydraulic lime plaster technology around 2,700 years ago, predating widespread ...

Wellstudio Architecture was shortlisted for last year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for One Off Small Project of the Year. In this series, we take a look at the team’s entry project and ...

ABSTRACT: The distinct oxidized and sulfidic facies of Sabodala gold mine tailings (Senegal), characterised by near-neutral drainage, are evaluated as potential secondary raw materials for ...

For decades, prisms and wallette have been used to explore masonry’s strength and deformation capabilities under uniaxial compression; moreover, the link between these two main test methods needs to ...

Fassa Bortolo has long been recognised for its commitment to building materials that balance performance, heritage, and environmental responsibility. Nowhere is this more evident than in its FassaLime ...

“When we decided to create a foundation, we had to think about how to be philanthropic,” says Kristian May, director of Denmark’s Fonden for Fonden for Håndværkskollegier (FfH). “What challenges in ...

France: Heidelberg Materials has launched a new range of its Socli lime product that contains hemp. The product is available in two binder and two coating formulations that combine natural hydraulic ...