Tag: sustainable construction
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ProLogium, Kyushu Electric Power, Nakayama Iron Works Unite to Pave Zero-Emission Construction Machinery
Three Leaders Combine Forces for a Greener Construction Future In a strategic collaboration that signals a major shift toward sustainable construction, ProLogium Technology, Kyushu Electric Power, and Nakayama Iron Works announced their joint development of advanced solid-state battery modules and zero-emission construction machinery. The partnership highlights how cutting-edge energy storage, power infrastructure, and heavy equipment…
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Indigenous-led Innovation: Low-Grade Wood Sparks Prefabricated Housing in B.C.
Groundbreaking Prototype in Nak’azdli Whuten A home in Nak’azdli Whuten, a First Nation community near Fort St. James in British Columbia, stands as a milestone in Indigenous-led housing: a prototype that uses low-grade, locally sourced wood to manufacture prefabricated housing modules. This project aims to reimagine how homes are built in remote and rural regions,…
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Indigenous-led Prefabricated Housing Unveiled in Nak’azdli Whuten, BC
A Milestone in Indigenous-Led Housing Innovation In the Nak’azdli Whuten community near Fort St. James, British Columbia, a house stands as a beacon of Indigenous ingenuity. Described as the first of its kind, this prototype represents more than a single dwelling; it signals a shift toward Indigenous-led housing systems that emphasize local materials, community control,…
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First Nation in BC Unveils Prefab Housing System Made from Local Wood
Overview: A bold step toward Indigenous-led housing innovation A First Nation in British Columbia is taking a pioneering stride in affordable, sustainable housing. The Nak’azdli Whut’en community near Fort St. James has unveiled a prototype home built within a new Indigenous-led prefabricated housing system that uses locally sourced, low-grade wood. This project aims to demonstrate…
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Researchers unveil materials that could extend building lifespans through recycled sand and gravel
Reimagining Construction: A Leap Toward Longer-Lasting Buildings In a push to make the construction industry more resilient and sustainable, researchers are turning to a surprising ally: waste from demolished buildings. By repurposing crushed concrete, sand, and gravel from construction debris, scientists are developing materials that could significantly extend the lifespan of modern structures. This approach…