Green Building

Introduction Smart fenestration technologies have changed sustainable building design paradigms by providing a basis for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly initiatives.  These technologies, which are vital to the achievement of green building certifications like LEED and WELL, symbolise the combination of...

Introduction AI Automated shading systems have come a long way from basic manual or timer-based blinds to advanced smart shading solutions that adapt dynamically to environmental conditions. The application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is now revolutionizing...

The Flooring Sector: Overcoming Obstacles and Accepting Change The flooring industry, long admired for its craftsmanship and resilience, stands today at the crossroads of change. In the years since, it's emerged as an industry reflecting the changing face of global...

Sustainable Growth in the Natural Fiber Composites Market Natural fiber composites show growing demand because various industries like automotive, construction, and aerospace sectors are adopting them more widely. The natural fiber composites market reached a valuation of $7.13 billion in...

A new innovation in smart windows promises to revolutionize how buildings regulate light, warmth, and privacy. By switching between clear and opaque modes at different temperatures, a recently developed solid thermochromic material could pave the way for more energy-efficient...

The Construction Research Centre is driving Canada towards a sustainable future with the national Platform to Decarbonize the Construction Sector at Scale. Spearheaded by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), this initiative introduces the Construction Sector Digitalization and...

The severity of the damage that has been caused to our environment cannot be just jotted-down in mere words. It is far more complex than that. But what we can possibly try to do now is put brakes on...