New Mexico has adopted the 2021 IECC, taking a significant step toward ensuring the safety, efficiency and resiliency of its communities Albuquerque, New Mexico – The New Mexico Construction Industries Commission adopted the International Code Council’s…
3D Printed Nanocellulose Upscaled for Green Architectural Applications
For the first time, a hydrogel material made of nanocellulose and algae has been tested as an alternative, greener architectural material. The study,…
The International Code Council and ASHRAE Seek Public Comments on Proposed Standard on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Evaluation
Proposed ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P – Quantification of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings is open for comment from February 2, 2024, to…
The ACI Foundation’s Request for Proposal on Behalf of ACI’s Innovation Task Group 93-12
The ACI Foundation is administering a request for proposal on behalf of ACI’s Innovation Task Group 93-12 - Code Requirements for Construction of Additively Constructed Walls (ITG-12). ACI has formed Innovation Task Group 93‐12 ITG‐12 (ITG‐12) to develop…
Europe Investigates How to Improve the Resilience of Buildings, Urban Areas and Territories Against Climate Change
The MULTICLIMACT research project will help plan, design and modernise these types of buildings and spaces to adapt to the rise of extreme weather events such as floods, earthquakes and heat waves The 24 participants in the initiative will explore new design…
Next Version of AISC N690 Available for Public Review
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (AISC N690) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of N690 will supersede the 2018 version. Proposed updates…
Alcoa to supply Nexans with low-carbon aluminum, including metal from ELYSISTM technology
Alcoa will supply Nexans with low-carbon aluminum rod that will contain metal from the breakthrough ELYSIS technology ELYSISTM is a technology partnership that is ramping up a process that eliminates all direct greenhouse gas emissions from the traditional…
Climate Resolve Launches ‘Shine On’ Initiative to Combat Climate Change Through Cool Surface Solutions
Los Angeles, California: Climate Resolve, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization, has launched Shine On, a new initiative funded by the Grantham Foundation and ClimateWorks Foundation’s Clean Cooling Collaborative (CCC). This innovative program will…
3DXB Group Sets Guinness World Record For the Largest 3D-Printed Villa in Dubai
Dubai, UAE, 23 January 2024 - 3DXB Group, a leading innovator in 3D printing solutions for the construction industry, unveiled today its achievement of a Guinness World Record for the largest 3D-printed villa in the world. This groundbreaking project signifies…
U.S. Green Building Council Announces Top 10 U.S. States for Green Building in 2023
New York leads the way in annual ranking recognizing commitment to LEED certification and sustainable communities Washington, D.C. (Jan. 23, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and…
