A new urban gravity storage system integrated into high-rise buildings is proving to be a commercially and technically viable ...

Researchers in Canada have proposed using gravity-based energy storage in high-rise buildings, in combination with photovoltaic facades, small wind turbines, and lithium-ion batteries. Their modeling ...

Concrete is a huge contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions, and Concrete Masonry Units (aka cinder blocks or breeze blocks) make up a significant part of this. However, a new project by Skidmore, ...

Buildings and roads built with a new type of concrete could soon serve as giant batteries capable of powering homes and ...

Creating a raised garden bed can sometimes be a big investment. From the building materials to the soil, it can be tempting to cut corners and save money by using inexpensive materials like cinder ...

The development of carbon-cement concrete enhances energy storage, positioning it as a key material for sustainable ...