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  1. Phase change materials for passive cooling in AustraliaPhase change materials (PCMs) add latent heat storage to buildings. During hot periods, a suitable PCM absorbs and stores heat as it changes from solid to…
  2. Building research partnerships at the São Paulo conferenceAt the XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components in São Paulo, useful connections often begin with a shared technical problem. The…
  3. The importance of material certification in international projectsInternational construction projects combine materials, testing regimes and approvals from several jurisdictions. Certification creates a shared evidence base,…
  4. A guide to the poster session and its evaluation criteriaA poster session is a concentrated form of peer communication. Researchers display a visual summary of a study, then defend its method, evidence and meaning in…
  5. The future of cement: low-carbon alternatives under developmentCement is indispensable to homes, transport networks and water systems, yet its production remains a major source of industrial emissions. Most carbon comes…
  6. A practical guide to DBMC in São PauloInternational students attending DBMC should prepare for more than a conference programme. The XIII International Conference on Building Materials and…
  7. How local building traditions shape contemporary material choicesAt the XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components in São Paulo, the impact of local building traditions on contemporary material…
  8. Using Digital Twins To Simulate Material Behaviour In Building DesignsDigital twins are changing how designers, manufacturers and researchers understand building materials before construction begins. By combining building…
  9. The evolution of conference formats from in-person to hybridConference participation has changed from a fixed appointment in a physical venue to a flexible experience that can combine rooms, screens and online…
  10. What to Pack for the DBMC Conference in São PauloPacking for the XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components involves more than choosing business clothes. São Paulo has a subtropical…