Advances In Material Science

In the construction industry, it’s probably a challenge to keep pace with leading trends. While trends have their phases, it is important to take some of them seriously. Let’s take a look at some trends and international influences that are accelerating energy efficient design.

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One will always want to look at what’s ahead in the world of construction. As we get closer to a new decade, some parameters that define building norms will definitely witness a shift as a new wave of chemistry and material sciences bring innovative products on board. Today, the industry is looking more at sound strategies than just structures. One will have to be flexible and willing to look beyond calculations to fit into these coordinated engineered design models. Hence, we’ve scooped out some pointers that are guiding the industry to an all-new realm to give you a feeler of what is to come.

Insulating Bricks

Better thermal insulation indicates lower heating costs. The calculation is simple. The better a building is insulated, the less heat is lost and lesser energy is needed to attain a comfortable indoor temperature. While this cannot happen at the expense of exciting architecture, a new kind of brick filled with aerogel could make thin and highly insulating walls possible in the future.