Insights

  1. When Building Materials Fail TogetherStructural failure is often blamed on a single defective product, yet many incidents begin with an interaction between materials that appeared acceptable when…
  2. Natural Ventilation And Lower Building Energy DemandNatural ventilation can reduce the amount of energy buildings use for cooling, air movement and indoor air quality management. By drawing in outdoor air and…
  3. How Sponsors Benefit from Partnering with DBMCThe XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components (DBMC) brings together researchers, manufacturers, designers, engineers and construction…
  4. Exploring the DBMC Proceedings Archive Through an Australian LensThe proceedings archive of the International Conference on Building Materials and Components offers more than a record of past events. It captures how…
  5. Best Practices for Citing Sources in DBMC Conference PapersA well-referenced DBMC paper does more than demonstrate academic honesty. It shows how a claim about building materials, construction performance or component…
  6. The Potential of Hempcrete in Low-Carbon ConstructionHempcrete is attracting attention as builders, architects and researchers look for practical ways to lower the embodied carbon of buildings. Made from hemp…
  7. Balancing cost and performance in Australian affordable housingMaterial selection for affordable housing is not a simple price ranking. Walls, floors, roofs, insulation and finishes interact through structure, fire safety,…
  8. Walking through São Paulo’s modernist architectureA walking tour of São Paulo’s modernist architecture makes the city’s buildings legible through movement, climate and material. For delegates attending the…
  9. The committee’s perspective on emerging research topicsThe XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components brings together researchers, designers, manufacturers, contractors and policymakers…
  10. Exploring recycled plastics in construction componentsConstruction has a growing role in Australia’s circular economy. Recovered plastic from packaging, agricultural films, industrial offcuts and discarded…