Smart materials explained
Michele Sauchelli
29 August 2017
The dissemination of Smart Materials is rapidly growing and representing an important evolution in building design.
New Material – Cactus-based eco-friendly thermal insulation
ongreening
5 December 2015
A new environmentally friendly cactus-based thermal insulation does not contain any toxic substances and the material is 100% recyclable and reusable
Straw scientifically proven as viable building material
ongreening
10 March 2015
The first super-insulated, ultra low-carbon straw houses are about to hit the open market.
An innovative test facility for low carbon materials
ongreening
30 January 2015
A new facility, aimed to foster building innovative solutions for the benefit of the UK and other countries around the world, was launched by the BRE Trust at the University of Bath in late 2014.