In current construction, concrete masonry units (CMUs) are used as both structural and architectural building materials. CMUs are ideal candidates for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration because they are porous and carbonate quickly when left...
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The design plan for the revitalization of David Crombie Park in downtown Toronto will address the city’s sustainability goals through the application of the architect Arcadis IBI’s dynamic carbon model.
When the topic of buildings and carbon emissions come up, most people think of climate control, minimizing power usage, and sourcing renewable electricity—all of these are important ways to do better by the environment....
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