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A mid-1960s detached house that sits on the scenic Gower coastline has undergone a major renovation. The project features the ...

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The use of natural materials in construction continues to rise as AEC teams look to both reduce their carbon footprint and ...

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Researchers have created a graphene-enhanced, 3D-printable concrete that improves strength and reduces carbon emissions by 31%, advancing sustainable construction. Researchers from the University ...

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