By 2030, the construction industry will transform through technologies like BIM, 3D printing, drones, and smart materials, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and project outcomes.
Given the challenge of housing over 8 billion people sustainably, the study finds that industrialised methods, particularly the MDR modular system, offer better economic and environmental benefits than traditional construction.
Embodied carbon significantly affects building-related emissions. This research assesses whether 'net-zero embodied carbon' is feasible for multi-storey office buildings in Australia.
Natural Resources Canada is investing over $2.8 million in FPInnovations to advance low-carbon construction with Canadian wood and zero-emission vehicles, supporting sustainability and emission reduction efforts.
Tusankine Salasini, a Zambian architectural student, integrates traditional Zambian art with sustainable design in her master's studies to promote eco-friendly and culturally rich architecture.