In the realm of modern outdoor living spaces, composite deck materials have emerged as a versatile and durable alternative to traditional wood decking. As homeowners seek to create inviting and…
Introduction: The vernacular building is an inherent way to express cultural identity, reflecting neighboring cultures, practices, and apparel usage. It is the sum of years of experience and skill in…
Innovation in agriculture has transformed the industry over the past few decades to be more productive and sustainable. In the face of global challenges, sustainability is no longer a distant…
The built environment is the relationship between the natural environment and the man-made environment. The architectural environment that is influenced by regional materials, surroundings, climate, and numerous socioeconomic factors is…
In recent years, alternative materials in construction projects have gained popularity due to their numerous benefits. Alternative materials are not commonly used in traditional construction methods but offer unique characteristics,…
Alternative materials such as cosmic concrete have become an area of focus in space exploration and colonisation. The concept of cosmic concrete involves using locally available materials on the Moon…
The Superpave system, developed in the late 1980s, is an innovative pavement design system that has revolutionised the road construction industry. Superpave is an acronym for Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements.…
An essential building material Starting from the earliest beginnings of human civilisation, we can easily see how concrete structures have always been a key component of modern civilisation. In fact,…
Materials are the literal building blocks of architecture. The architectural element defines the stability, permanence, and even scale of the design. Innovation in materials is crucial for technological and design…
Climate change is an inevitable process of nature. But since the 1800s, humans have fueled this process rather rapidly by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. Climate change…
The selection of material and its application plays a pivotal role in the construction industry. It depicts the sense of design, looks, and utility of a structure. The construction industry…
The concept of using biologically derived materials in construction is not new. The earliest shelters were made of bones and animal skin. These materials were later replaced by metals, stones,…