Ideas & News

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Curated energy efficient building materials collection at 2050 Materials

Data & Research Mar 24

11 Interesting Energy Efficient Building Materials for Reduced Environmental Impact

Discover a collection of energy efficient building materials that not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also contribute to long-term durability.

Curated collection of waste-based materials on the 2050 Materials Platform.

Data & Research Mar 17

The Role of Waste-Based Building Materials in Achieving Net Zero

By integrating waste-based materials into construction, architects and developers can build more sustainable, resilient, and carbon-neutral structures.

Discover the collection of biobased materials on the 2050 Materials Platform.

Data & Research Mar 10

The Most Interesting Low Carbon Biobased Products in 2025

The transition to biobased materials is more than just an industry trend — it is a crucial step toward reducing carbon emissions and achieving global sustainability goals

Data & Research Mar 03

A Collection of Fire-Resilient Building Solutions

Discover innovative solutions that protect buildings and their occupants from fire risks while lowering emissions.

Herzog & de Meuron sustainable architecture case study showcasing innovative design and material efficiency.

Case studies Feb 06

LCA at Herzog & de Meuron: Building an Integrated Digital Workflow

Custom LCA Tools for Seamless Integration.

Climate Adaptation Collection by 2050 Materials showcasing sustainable building solutions for a resilient future.

Data & Research Jan 20

Building Resilience: Low-Carbon Products Driving Climate Adaptation Solutions

Building materials play a critical role in helping us adapt to climate change impacts.

CEMEX manufacturing facility with advanced cement production equipment

Manufacturer Spotlights Jan 15

Case Study: Citu Climate Innovation District

As the desire to build lower carbon housing grows, Citu’s Climate Innovation District in Leeds stands as a blueprint for environmentally conscious development.

Screed Alternative Collection on 2050 Materials Platform.

Data & Research Jan 10

Exploring Low-Carbon Alternatives to Screed

This article introduces six innovative low-carbon screed alternatives offering detailed insights into their sustainability performance, advantages, and use cases.

Full collection of foundation solutions curated by 2050 Materials team.

Data & Research Jan 08