Interesting facts João-de-barro doesn’t just build a nest; it constructs a clay capsule with thermal insulation that withstands heat, wind, and rain. Viviane Alves 14/06/2026 at 10:50
Uncategorized Water hyacinth that blocks boats, oxygen, and channels gains a new function as a lightweight construction panel, creating a sustainable alternative, reducing waste, and offering efficient thermal insulation. Flavia Marinho 30/05/2026 at 15:35
Construction While tons of grape pomace are discarded in Brazilian wineries, researchers are transforming grape residues into bricks and adobe that reduce waste, improve thermal insulation, and pave the way for large-scale sustainable construction. Flavia Marinho 30/05/2026 at 15:17
Construction Thousands of recycled glass bottles are transformed into foam insulating blocks, replace heavy gravel in construction, protect foundations, and reduce construction costs. Flavia Marinho 29/05/2026 at 18:20
Interesting facts USA abandons cement and brick and invests in Light Steel Frame, a system with galvanized steel that reduces construction by up to 70%, improves thermal and acoustic insulation, and delivers houses with millimeter precision and less waste. Alisson Ficher 23/05/2026 at 19:27
Economy Brazil copies the USA and Canada to create completely silent houses with filled panels that reduce construction time by up to 60%, eliminate thermal bridges, and allow for the construction of complete properties in a few weeks. Alisson Ficher 14/05/2026 at 13:54
Construction A BRL 150,000 suspended container house surprises on a country property in Paraná by replacing traditional construction with a 60 m² elevated structure, modern finishes, thermal insulation, and free space underneath for a future gourmet area. Carla Teles 09/05/2026 at 22:03
Oil and Gas A solution developed in Brazil could surprise the global market by solving challenges in oil production following international conflicts and energy crises. Caio Aviz 28/04/2026 at 14:34
Construction Goodbye, concrete: a new trend in civil construction reduces the weight of the structure by up to 30%, accelerates projects by up to 40%, cuts costs on steel and labor, and improves thermal insulation with EPS. Alisson Ficher 31/03/2026 at 19:57
Interesting facts A thermal block costing only R$ 0.40 catches attention by reducing heat by up to 80% using recycled styrofoam, a common kitchen ingredient, and a manual technique capable of producing 50 blocks from a single bag of cement. Felipe Alves da Silva 30/03/2026 at 15:47
Construction Forget concrete: architects are replacing tons of concrete with giant blocks of expanded polystyrene to build the roofs of houses and reduce structural weight by up to 50%, cut costs, improve thermal insulation, and speed up construction. Alisson Ficher 29/03/2026 at 16:48
Construction Sandwich panel roofing speeds up construction, cuts roofing costs by up to 50%, reduces wood usage, and relies on a smarter solution to build while spending less. Carla Teles 24/03/2026 at 22:05