Exploring the Effects of Moisture and Drying on Cement

Exploring the Effects of Moisture and Drying on Cement

Although it is used to construct some of the world’s largest structures, it turns out that cement actually has something in common with a sponge. A highly porous material, cement tends to absorb water from precipitation and even ambient humidity. And just as the shape...
The Olympics’ New Swiss HQ is Both Eco-Friendly and Symbolic

The Olympics’ New Swiss HQ is Both Eco-Friendly and Symbolic

The new Swiss headquarters for the Olympic and Paralympic Gamesis finished — and the building, in the city of Lausanne, is the most sustainable in the world, the architects say. Designed by Danish architects 3XN and built in collaboration with Swiss architects...
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