Category: Construction

Building a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Bio-Construction in South Africa

Architecture, Bio-Construction, Construction, Design, Eco-Friendly

Building a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Bio-Construction in South Africa The modern construction industry is facing a crisis of conscience. Globally, it is responsible for nearly 40% of carbon emissions—a staggering figure that reflects not only the materials we use but also how we use them. In an era defined by climate change, resource […]

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Why Biodiversity in the Urban Environment Matters

Conservation, Construction, Eco-Friendly, Environmental Restoration, Farming, Gardening, Sustainability

Why Biodiversity in the Urban Environment Matters The Global Decline of Insects and Urbanization Across the world, insect populations are plummeting at an alarming rate. Scientists estimate that nearly 40% of insect species are at risk of extinction within the next few decades, with habitat destruction, pesticide use, and urbanization being the main culprits. Cities,

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Upcycling & Underconsumption

Conscious Consumer, Construction, Design, Eco-Friendly, Gardening, Products, Waste Management

Upcycling & Underconsumption In today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven society, it can be hard to escape the pressure of buying new things constantly. Whether it’s the latest fashion trends or upgrading to the newest tech gadget, we’ve been conditioned to embrace a culture of consumption. But there’s a growing movement that encourages us to rethink this pattern

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Urban Mining: A way towards a circular economy and better resource management

Architecture, Construction, Sustainability, Town Planning, Waste Management

Urban Mining: A way towards a circular economy and better resource management The concept of urban mining represents a paradigm shift in how we view construction and resource management, treating urban waste not as refuse, but as a valuable reservoir that can be systematically harvested and repurposed across various applications. This approach encompasses a

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What does an architect do?

Architecture, Construction, Design, Sustainability, Town Planning

What does an architect do? Introduction An architect in its simplest definition is a qualified person who designs, plans and supervises the construction of a building. The word architect is routed in the Greek word ‘arkhi’ meaning chief and ‘tekton’ meaning builder. Architects have probably been around for as long as people were building shelters

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COP28: The Highs, the lows and the scary

Construction, Environmental Restoration, Sustainability, Town Planning, Uncategorized

COP28: The Highs, the lows and the scary As you might know, COP28 is currently underway in Dubai in The United Arab Emirates. COP is an international climate meeting held each year by the United Nations to agree on voluntary actions to prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. From the very beginning,

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Fighting climate-despair with Hope

Architecture, Construction, Design, Environmental Restoration, Sustainability

Fighting climate-despair with Hope Introduction: Climate despair, also called Ecological grief is defined as “the grief reaction stemming from the environmental loss of ecosystems by natural and man-made events.”[4] Another definition is “the grief felt in relation to experienced or anticipated ecological losses, including the loss of species, ecosystems, and meaningful landscapes due to acute or chronic environmental change.

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Floating Cities: The future or just a passing fad

Architecture, Construction, Design, Sustainability, Town Planning

Floating Cities: The future or just a passing fad Throughout history, humanity’s most iconic cities have been situated along coastlines and waterways. From Venice’s winding canals to New York’s bustling harbors, these cities have thrived near the water. However, in an era of unprecedented environmental challenges, the rising sea levels and coastal erosion now pose

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Regenerative Architecture: A way towards true sustainability

Architecture, Bio-Construction, Construction, Environmental Restoration, Sustainability

Regenerative Architecture: A way towards true sustainability The world of construction has long been at odds with the environment. Traditional construction practices have often prioritized short-term gains and convenience over the long-term health of our planet. The consequences of this approach are now glaringly evident in the form of climate change, resource depletion, and ecosystem

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Building a Cob and Lime Pizza Oven and what we learned in the Process

Architecture, Bio-Construction, Construction, Design, Sustainability

What is Cob? Cob is an ancient building material that has been used for centuries worldwide. It is a natural and sustainable material made by mixing earth, sand, straw, and water. Cob has many advantages over other building materials; It is cheaper, more eco-friendly, and has excellent insulation properties. This blog post will discuss how

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