Architecture and Construction
Laying pipelines in a more environmentally friendly manner
The near-surface installation of pipelines usually causes massive disturbance to the environment. It can create corridors up to 50 metres wide. The BINE…
Studying the behaviour of steel tubes filled with concrete foam
A team of researchers from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, UiTM, studied the use of foam concrete as infill for steel tubes that were used in construction.
“TEK-Tool” software supports energy consultants
Until now, analysing the weak spots of the architecture and building services equipment of existing non-residential buildings has been a very labour-intensive…
INM working with Namibia to develop sustainable building materials from natural resources
The INM – Leibniz Institute for New Materials is starting out on a joint pilot project with Namibia. Researchers from the Saarland and Africa will be…
Manufacturing in the City?
What strategies and concepts are required to ensure city-based manufacturing gives all its stakeholders added value? The Urban Production innovation network…