A Startup in Nairobi Cuts Carbon in Construction with Mass T...
Construction, and the concrete and steel used in buildings, account for at least 10 percent of global greenhouse gas...
Engineering for Change
Interest: Habitat
Informed construction saves lives, and it also just makes life more pleasant. Architects and engineers are mining the world’s traditional building techniques to find better ways to contend with earthquakes and floods and to adapt to problems like extreme weather in changing climates. At the same time, design of refugee housing and disaster-resistant buildings incorporates tried-and-tested construction with materials like reinforced cement and even plastic. Our basic human right to shelter increasingly hinges on smart choices and good design.
Interest: Habitat
Research Brief: The Circular Economy in Housing
Construction and the built environment represent a large target for cutting pollution and increasing sustainability. The sector consumes 40 percent of global resources, according to a report by UNEP’s...
Machine Learning May Be the Key to Sustainable Structural En...
The construction sector is the world’s largest resource hog and waste generator. The sector consumes about 40 percent of end-use energy worldwide and emits about one-third of the world’s...
Design for Coastal Cleanup in Colombia
Research in the Pacific coast of Colombia revealed conservation challenges that may have solutions in human-centered design. The journey to Bahía Málaga started in Bogotá, Colombia, carrying one bag...
Green Buildings Can Boost Productivity, Well-Being and Healt...
Most people now recognize the energy savings benefits of green buildings. These buildings use less water, energy and other natural resources. In some cases, they can increase biodiversity, produce...
Its Time to Boost Extreme Heat Resilience in Low-Income US H...
One of the numbers that reveals the consequences of poverty in the United States is the energy burden. Low-income households are projected to pay the highest percentage of their...
Does Turning the Air Conditioning Off When You’re not Home...
Hot summer days can mean high electricity bills. People want to stay comfortable without wasting energy and money. Maybe your household has fought over the best strategy for cooling...
An E4C Fellow’s Trash Management Start-Up Gains International Recognition
Garbage strewn on the ground and in the water is a mounting problem among the communities living in the...
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Building for the Future: What Does Net Zero Building Look Like in the Global South?
The lead up to COP26 brought renewed energy from private sector and government leaders signing on to achieve net...
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A Two-For-One Solution: Repurpose Cardboard Waste to Build Homes
What if we could reduce the amount of garbage we produce and build low-cost homes to solve housing shortages...
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How Bamcore Reduces Carbon Footprints in Housing Construction
The California-based housing company employs progressive strategies in design and workflows to shrink the environmental impact of new construction....
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3D-Printed Construction Must Mature Before It Delivers
We’ve seen the advent of printed homes, but how feasible would it be to scale that 3D-printing technology to...
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Affordable Ways to Create a Sustainable Home
Sustainable homes use less energy and water, are built with respect for resources, and can often be more comfortable...
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Most Buildings Were Designed for an Earlier Climate – Here’s What Will Happen as Global Warming Accelerates
Climate change will affect every aspect of our lives – including the buildings we live and work in. Most...
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Livestock in the New Health Center: Lessons Learned in Rural Mozambique
Curious to learn how a health center turns into an animal barn? I saw the transformation firsthand while developing...
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Research Brief: A Plan for a New Conception of 21st Century Infrastructure
It’s possible to visit a US library and never touch a book. Card holders can learn to weld in...
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Informal Immigrant Camps Hidden in Chile: How Can We Help?
Informal settlements are hidden in Chile, the wealthiest country of Latin America. How can engineers and humanitarians help? The...
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