Is zero-carbon aluminium a distant dream or an inevitable reality? Advances in recycling, renewable energy, and smelting technologies mean the shift is closer than ever. Steven Fraser of Network Architectural explores how specifiers, architects, and builders can drive change today, shaping a more sustainable future for aluminium in construction.
In collaboration with Holcim Australia, Cement Australia GreenCem™ technology has been used for the first time to reduce embodied carbon in the concrete used to construct the City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s Yitpi Yartapuultiku Cultural Centre.
Zero carbon challenge house Project The Zero Carbon Challenge House Location Adelaide, SA Architect TS4 Architects Application Dow Styrofoam SMTG 40mm placed on the outside of the timber structure ready for an external render to be applied. Product Dow Styrofoam SMTG
For Holcim globally, the efficient extraction of raw materials plays a major role in the world-wide efforts to reduce the impact of building and construction on the climate.
Plungie has always been an innovator in the pool industry. From day one, we’ve used a patented, monolithic pour to create the strongest, watertight structures at the lightest possible weight.
Challenge the status quo with ECOPact Max, our latest innovation in sustainable construction. Achieving a minimum 70% reduction in embodied carbon (compared to ordinary Portland cement concrete), ECOPact Max redefines what's possible for low-carbon concrete, delivering exceptional performance and durability.
In a significant step towards sustainability, Moddex, a leading manufacturer of prefabricated modular handrail and balustrade systems, has transitioned to locally sourced, lower-carbon aluminium from Capral Aluminium.
I'm a home-based cabinet maker and spend long hours in my small indoor workshop, but it's always too cold when the winter sets in. l've tried different heating appliances like portable electric heaters and gas heaters, but they would always end up getting in the way and I wasn't too convinced about their safety in my work environment.
Special low carbon sleepers continue to be installed on the North East Link Program in Victoria ahead of major construction and tunnel work that will start mid-March.