In the quest for sustainability, an ancient solution is making a remarkable comeback. Masons Ink, a visionary architecture firm from Bangalore, is pioneering the revival of mud construction to address modern environmental challenges. This article delves into the sustainable and resilient properties of mud as a building material, highlighting its significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of the construction industry.
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Lingrove Receives $10 Million for Increased Production of Climate-Friendly Construction Material
Funding will support increased production of ekoa, a material made from plant fibers that is able to replace plastics, metals, laminates, and wood in interior applications.
LG Electronics, University of Alaska Anchorage Form Heat Pump Research Group
Heat pumps are the new go-to for heating and cooling as they are more energy efficient, using electricity to transfer heat.
EPA to Fund Hundreds of Environmental Justice Programs
The funding covers projects in two environmental justice initatives — the Environmental Justice Government-to-Government Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving Program.
Ameresco, Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Collaborate on Efficient HVAC Project
The project includes updates to Schaeffler’s Stratford, Ontario, manufacturing plant site, where new equipment installations will reduce facility-wide energy consumption and will lower its emissions by about 15%.
Research Aims to Find Sustainable Cooling for Hot, Arid Areas
Their quest aimed to address how passive cooling techniques can outperform conventional air conditioning units and improve indoor comfort.
IEQ – Indoor Environmental Quality
The overall quality of the indoor environment, encompassing air quality, lighting, acoustics, and thermal comfort.
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms 3PL - Third-Party Logistics Outsourcing logistics services to a third-party provider for warehousing, transportation, and distribution. 4PL - Fourth-Party Logistics An advanced level of logistics outsourcing that involves managing multiple 3PL...
Open Standards are Critical for Thriving Building Automation Market
Open standards solutions for the building automation industry that integrate advanced technologies like digital twins, artificial intelligence, and edge computing will help fulfill sustainability promises that usher in effective energy and resource allocations.
Singapore’s Frasers Property Secures $800 Million Green Loan
The company and its subsidiaries have secured more than $7.3 billion green or sustainability-linked loans and bonds to date.