Ideas & News

Our blog is where we share our opinions, ideas, news, and resources we find helpful for the industry. If there’s something you think we should be talking about, reach out!

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UKGBC
News Sep 25

Assessing Ecological Impacts of Construction Materials in the UK

This release by the UKGBC incorporates the impact categories biodiversity, climate, land, freshwater, and ocean in accordance with SBTN guidance.

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Water & Carbon of Common Building Materials
Research Sep 25

Can Reducing Embodied Water Help Us Reduce Embodied Carbon?

New research shows that reducing embodied water might be a good strategy for reducing embodied emissions too.

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Technology Sep 18

From Generative AI to Re-Generative AI

The short article is inspired from Ian Gordon’s Digital Construction Week 2023 presentation named “Data and the Built Environment”, and focuses on how AI can transform the Built Environment for societal good.

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Materials Sep 11

Hemp: A Game Changer in the Building Industry

In order to reduce carbon emissions, the building industry is in high demand for sustainable materials.

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Technology Sep 08

The Benefits of BIM-Based Material Selection

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is changing the way architects and construction contractors approach and deliver challenging projects.

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Data Aug 30

Data and the Built Environment: From Meta-Narratives to Tangible Solutions

Navigating the intricacies of the constructed world requires a thoughtful strategy.

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Materials Aug 21

Hemp: A Game Changer for the Building Industry

In order to reduce carbon emissions, the building industry is in high demand for sustainable materials.

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Data Jul 31

The Data Value Chain’s Role in Tackling the Climate Crisis

In today’s rapidly evolving world, climate change stands as a paramount challenge that demands immediate action.

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News Jul 20

Finding the most sustainable building materials is a matter of a few clicks

All you need to know about 2050 Materials and our plans in this interesting read by Innovation Origins.

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