Tag: Construction and Building Materials
Engineers use recycled carpet fibres to reinforce concrete, cut cracking by 30%
Engineers from RMIT University have developed a method to make concrete stronger and more resistant to cracking by using recycled carpet fibres, contributing to sustainability in construction.Â
Engineers create energy-smart bricks from scrap materials
Engineers have pioneered the creation of energy-efficient bricks utilising scrap materials, diverting waste from landfills.
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
