Malaysia to tighten controls on imported building materials
Malaysia is set to strengthen controls on imported building materials that fail to meet safety an...
RMIT Uni shapes cardboard, soil and water as new sustainable building material
A team at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, has created a cement-free construction material using only cardboard, soil and water. Strong enough for low-rise buildings, it reduces emissions, costs and waste when compared to concrete. Its thermal properties naturally cool buildings.
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