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🌿 Sustainable and Innovative Materials Take Center Stage

This year is seeing a significant push towards greener construction materials. A major breakthrough comes from Northwestern University, where scientists have developed a carbon-negative building material using seawater, electricity, and carbon dioxide. This innovative process not only traps CO2 but also produces valuable materials for concrete and cement.

Other key trends in sustainable materials include:

  • Low-carbon concrete and Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (), which can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40% compared to traditional Portland cement.

  • The increasing use of mass timber, such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), in taller buildings as a renewable and carbon-sequestering alternative to steel and concrete. The BCIT Tall Timber Student Housing project is a prime example of this trend.

  • Bio-based materials like mycelium (from fungi) and hempcrete are gaining traction for insulation and non-structural elements due to their biodegradability and carbon-negative properties.

  • Self-healing and bendable concrete are also being explored for their durability and potential to extend the lifespan of structures.

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