Insights

  1. Phase change materials for building comfortPhase change materials for thermal energy storage in buildings can reduce uncomfortable temperature peaks by absorbing heat as they melt and releasing it as…
  2. Recycled glass for concrete pavements in AustraliaConcrete pavements are used across Australia for footpaths, bus interchanges, loading areas, industrial yards and selected local streets. They work in a…
  3. Testing Repair Mortar Bond Strength in Australian ConditionsRepair mortar may look sound when it is trowelled into a damaged patch, yet failure often begins at the interface with the existing concrete, masonry or stone.…
  4. Advances in geopolymer concrete for reduced carbon emissionsAustralians are familiar with emissions-heavy construction, from coal-fired power to energy-intensive cement production, so cutting the carbon locked into…
  5. Case Study: Retrofitting a Historic Building with Modern InsulationThis representative case study examines the thermal retrofit of a historic 1920s brick warehouse in Richmond, Melbourne, planned for adaptive reuse as studios…
  6. Bamboo’s Place In Sustainable Housing For Developing CountriesHousing in developing countries must respond to fast population growth, limited finance, climate exposure and uneven access to skilled labour. Bamboo can…
  7. Overview of building material standards in South AmericaBuilding products rarely cross a border on technical merit alone. South American material standards combine product performance, testing, certification,…
  8. Practical networking for first-time DBMC delegatesDBMC brings together researchers, authors, industry specialists and institutional partners working across building materials and components. In São Paulo, the…
  9. Make an oral presentation worth rememberingPreparing an engaging oral presentation for an international conference means turning detailed research into a clear promise, a visible argument and a…
  10. A guide to submitting a high-quality abstract for DBMCThe XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components (DBMC) in São Paulo gives researchers a concise way to share work on the performance,…