70 years on: Helsinki revitalises its 1952 Olympic sites, leading the way in circular architecture
K2S architects / NRT architects 2020, Helsinki Olympic stadium 2022 marks 70 years since the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games, and the 10th anniversary of Helsinki as the World Design Capital in 2012. Throughout, the city has prioritised the reuse and revitalisation of its original Olympic architectural landmarks, offering improved cultural spaces that contribute to the evolving character and shape of the city, whilst respectfully preserving the national value of each site. Although the s...
CINTEC NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES WORK ON STABILIZATION OF STAIRCASE BY INSTALLATION OF CINTEC CEMENTITIOUS GROUT ANCHORS
North American firm helps with stabilization effort on lighthouse staircase Cintec North America announces its Cementitious Grout Anchors were used in a project for the stabilization of the deteriorating staircase in the Morris Island Lighthouse, located on Morris Island, South Carolina. The lighthouse was opened in 1876 and decommissioned in 1962. The structure is 49M/161 FT tall. The lighthouse was placed on the national register of historic places in 1982. After the decommissioning, th...
Hines Sets Net Zero Goal Across All Buildings by 2040 Without Buying Offsets
Global Real Estate Leader Will Follow Science-Based Targets (HOUSTON) – Hines, the global real estate firm, announced today that it is setting a target of net-zero operational carbon by 2040.[1] Operational carbon refers to greenhouse gases that are emitted while operating a building. Hines will seek to accomplish this goal by reducing emissions through renewable technologies, and without purchasing carbon offsets, as their benefits can be difficult to quantify. By heavily investing in s...
Durability Technology Can Achieve Massive Reductions in the Carbon Footprint of Concrete Structures - PENETRON Report
The cement industry contributes 8% of global CO2 emissions PENETRON report finds that the carbon footprint of concrete structures can be reduced by up to 65% by using an advanced crystalline admixture that reduces concrete permeability Advanced crystalline admixtures allow for greater concrete durability with less cement High durability concrete reduces approximately 90% of the carbon footprint related to the maintenance of concrete structures High CO2 emission membrane products cont...
Largest 3D printed building in Africa paves the way for affordable housing
Caption: In the front: the second and larger 3d printed building 3D printed 4,5 times faster compared to the yellow building in the background, which was Power2Build’s first 3D printed house. Image courtesy: Power2Build Printed 4,5 times faster than the first printed building showing remarkable increase in productivity Power2Build finished their second and largest 3D printed building yet in Angola with the BOD2 construction printer 140 m2 house printed 4.5 times faster than the f...
University of Wyoming Study Finds Steel Bridge Greener, More Economical Than Concrete Counterpart
CHICAGO - A team of researchers compared two functionally equivalent rural bridges to evaluate sustainability and life cycle cost, and the steel bridge outperformed its concrete counterpart across the board. Over the bridges’ life cycles, the steel bridge will result in 26.3% fewer embodied CO2e emissions, consume 8.7% less energy, and lead to 17.8% more recycled material (assuming the concrete is recycled at all) at the end of its service life--plus, the steel bridge’s life cycle cost is 23%...
New Research Report Compares Sustainability of Rural Steel and Concrete Bridges
Results Show Steel Outperforms Concrete in Four Major Categories WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new research report issued by the University of Wyoming evaluates the life cycle sustainability (cradle to grave) of two functionally equivalent steel and concrete rural bridges. The study was conducted by Michael Barker, Ph.D., P.E., professor of civil and architectural engineering at the University of Wyoming, and research students Sarah Bridges, Ione Chandler and Peyton Smith. The two functionally equi...
Port of Amsterdam selected responsible wood construction
The Nautical Coordination Centre in Amsterdam is a wooden building that reflects the sustainable and circular ambitions of the Port of Amsterdam. The entire construction – walls, floors and roofs – is built with Metsä Wood’s engineered Kerto® LVL wood product. The circular economy is a focus of the Port of Amsterdam’s strategy. The goal is to become the most important economic and circular hub in Europe. The Port of Amsterdam’s ecosystem brings together all kinds of companies, from waste, raw...
S&T tornado simulator helps researchers investigate structure failure
Dr. Grace Yan, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, talks with her students about the importance of Missouri S&T’s tornado simulator in understanding how tornadoes destroy homes, schools and other structures. ROLLA, Mo. – Tornadoes are so violent they often destroy sensors intended to record wind speed and pressure on commercial buildings, schools and homes, so there is no current technology to measure their real wind speed. Researchers at Missouri University...
COBOD customer makes 3D printed “Tiny House” - first of its kind in Europe
The roof and the foundation were made by the 3D printer with low-cost real concrete 3DCP Group, COBOD’s Danish customer, 3D printed a 37 m2 tiny house, first of its kind in Europe The house is a masterpiece in terms of creating a fully livable house on as few square meters as possible To drive down cost the walls, roof and the foundation were 3D printed using low-cost real concrete (not mortar) – with an innovative new method for making the roof Renowned and vision...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
