New research brings cultural and climatic perspectives into Plus Energy Building design
RMIT researchers have investigated everyday household practices to inform PEB design and enhance the use of energy-saving technologies in the home.
Common low-grade clay strengthens low-carbon concrete
Engineers have converted low-grade clay into a high-performance cement supplement, opening a potential new market in sustainable construction materials.
Coffee concrete wins national research award
RMIT University’s coffee concrete innovators have won an award at Universities Australia’s Shaping Australia Awards in the Problem Solver category, after tallying the most votes from the public.
Housing policies leaving vulnerable Australians exposed to natural disasters
A coalition of urban planning experts has called for natural disaster resilience and recovery to be embedded into housing planning policies.