The magazine’s series of sponsored ebooks continues by examining how weather, regulations, and critical missions can influence the insulation specification.Photo courtesy Owens Corning Could events of the past year be considered anything…
Tag: Concrete
New residential community coming to B.C. beachside neighbourhood
Movala, a new residential community, is coming to the beachside neighbourhood in Kelowna, B.C.Rendering courtesy Stober Group A new elevated beachside condominium community, Movala, in Kelowna, B.C., will be located in the…
Ontario university hub design inspired by the workings of a sundial
[embedded content] Inspired in part by the workings of a sundial, the new General Academic and Student Building at Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ont., has a crafted building expression designed to play…
Amat & Saint-Val Architectes designs France office as simple geometric figure
The Equation office building in Montpellier, France, was designed by Amat et Saint-Val Architectes as a simple geometric figure whose exposed framework becomes the building’s identity as well as its architectural expression.Photo…
Zaha Hadid Architects designs 3D printed concrete bridge for Venice Biennale
[embedded content] Striatus, a first of its kind 3D concrete printed arched bridge, is a project by the Block Research Group (BRG) at ETH Zurich and Zaha Hadid Architects Computation and Design…
Presenting world-first concept for rechargeable cement-based batteries
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, published an article outlining a world-first concept for rechargeable cement-based batteries.Image courtesy Chalmers Researchers from the architecture and civil engineering departments at Chalmers University of…
Lemay and Atelier 21 create a new act for Grand Théâtre de Québec
The Grand Théâtre de Québec’s restoration project by Lemay and Atelier 21 wins four awards of excellence.Photo © Stephane Groleau The Grand Théâtre de Québec’s restoration project has been awarded four awards…
Canadian cleantech company wins NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE
[embedded content] CarbonCure Technologies, a Canadian company that develops cleantech solutions for the concrete industry, has been named one of two winners in the U.S. $20-million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE. Each winner…
Latest e-book delves into waterproofing for concrete parking structures
The magazine’s series of sponsored e-books continues with a look into waterproofing for concrete parking structures.Photo courtesy RJC Engineers Owners, engineers, and contractors involved in the design, operation, maintenance, and restoration of…
Crystalline waterproofing discussed in latest e-book
The magazine’s series of sponsored e-books continues with a discussion on crystalline waterproofing and protection for concrete.Photo courtesy Xypex Chemical Corp. Concrete has been used for thousands of years and is the…