This chapter discusses the application of the life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) methodology in the built environment, focusing on improving construction material selection. The LCSA framework provides representative results of…
The final chapter of this book explores future directions and emerging trends in sustainable materials selection. It serves as a concluding reflection on the book’s themes, highlighting critical areas of…
This chapter delves into the range of material selection methods to achieve sustainable construction. After the brief introduction, definition, and benefits of sustainable construction, it discusses four main phases of…
Mining, a sector that combines unparalleled challenges with extraordinary rewards, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancement. Deep within the Earth’s crust, where precious minerals hide, the…
We believed the world was progressing swiftly with technology and artificial intelligence, but the idea of flying cars was just that, an idea. While imagination previously revolved around helicopters and…
The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is proud to announce the acquisition of a new property for an expanded campus area which will bring about more opportunities. After two years…
Germany, grappling with a decline in domestic engineering students, is casting its net globally to address a critical shortage in the sciences. We look at the skills required, and the…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) was conceived to be a valuable ally, yet not everyone perceives it that way. After three decades of scrutinizing people’s aversion towards robots, scientists reveal the reasons…
Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) student Adriana Santana Conceicao, originally from Brazil, chats about how an EIT scholarship helped her complete her studies. She shares how her Master of Engineering…
Mechanical engineers are playing an important role in the integration of robots into our daily lives. The significance of the mechanical engineer in shaping this technological evolution becomes increasingly apparent….
Distinguished by its Arabic meaning, “The Mukaab,” or “The Cube,” is set to redefine Riyadh’s cityscape, emerging as the world’s largest inner-city building. Read on to discover the impressive engineering…
The buzz around automation engineers is hard to ignore in today’s ever-evolving job market. These professionals play a crucial role in developing, testing, and implementing technologies that automate business, development,…
