In association with MarleyCPD Feature: The fibre cement building envelope6 November 2015BuildingsFibre cement is versatile in design and applicationFibre cement is versatile in design and applicationRegion: United KingdomMore: RoofingFacadesSustainabilityRecycleFibre cementCladding
Waste salt replaces lime in cement used to build UAE’s Venice Biennale pavilion9 July 2021ProductsBinder made with magnesium compound from brine avoids chemical reactions and emissionsBinder made with magnesium compound from brine avoids chemical reactions and emissionsRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Venice BiennaleDesalinationSustainable architecturePortland cementWael Al AwarKenichi TeramotoJapanUnited Arab EmiratesStephen CousinsClimate emergency
Limestone grown from algae can be used to make carbon-neutral cement12 August 2022ProductsThe limestone draws down the same amount of CO2 as is emitted during the cement's production, research showsThe limestone draws down the same amount of CO2 as is emitted during the cement's production, research showsRegion: United KingdomMore: Stephen CousinsDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureResearchUniversity of ColoradoLimestoneZero carbonClimate emergency
Low-carbon cement goes commercial17 June 2016ProductsGeopolymer cement claims 80% reduction in carbon emissionsGeopolymer cement claims 80% reduction in carbon emissionsRegion: United KingdomMore: Low carbonConcreteSustainability
In association with MarleyCPD Video: The fibre cement building envelope9 March 2016BuildingsCPD Video: The fibre cement building envelopeCPD Video: The fibre cement building envelopeRegion: United KingdomMore: RoofingFacadesSustainablityRecycleFibre cementCladding
Recycling breakthrough paves the way for zero emissions cement at scale10 June 2024ProductsDemolition cement can be reactivated during steel recycling processDemolition cement can be reactivated during steel recycling processRegion: SouthMore: Zero carbonClimate actionUniversity of CambridgeConcreteSteelDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureStephen Cousins
Portland placed15 March 2016BuildingsGem of a new gallery in NottinghamshireGem of a new gallery in NottinghamshireRegion: East MidlandsMore: Hugh BroughtonArtWelbeck AbbeyPortland CollectionHeritageContextNottinghamshire
Supercapacitors provide a cement-based method of storing electricity25 August 2023ProductsEnergy storage built into walls and foundations could underpin the transition to net zeroEnergy storage built into walls and foundations could underpin the transition to net zeroRegion: Rest of the worldMore: MITResearchRenewable energySupercapacitorCementStephen CousinsSustainable architectureDesign construction & technology
Sustainable drying technology will slash cement manufacture emissions by 75%27 May 2022ProductsKinetic drying technology raises hopes for carbon-efficient cementKinetic drying technology raises hopes for carbon-efficient cementRegion: United KingdomMore: CoomtechGCCAR&DMaterialsConcreteSustainable architectureStephen CousinsDesign construction & technology
RIBAJ Opportunities Hub launches with 66 Portland Place competition11 January 2022IntelligenceThe revamp of the RIBA's headquarters is the lead item in our new online opportunities hubThe revamp of the RIBA's headquarters is the lead item in our new online opportunities hubRegion: United KingdomMore: Portland PlaceProcurement & contractsConservation and heritage
Coloured cement sets the tone at EBBA’s Cast House24 July 2023BuildingsEco-cement and brick form the rough base for the upper level's material refinementEco-cement and brick form the rough base for the upper level's material refinementRegion: LondonMore: EBBA ArchitectsEast LondonTile flooringDesign construction & technology
Mevocrete project aims for net zero cement25 January 2023ProductsAlkali fusion and steel slag waste are key to Teesside University schemeAlkali fusion and steel slag waste are key to Teesside University schemeRegion: United KingdomMore: Climate actionStephen CousinsMaterialsNet zero carbonDesign construction & technologyTeesside UniversityResearch and development