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Japan to set new standards for longevity of wooden buildings
The Japanese government is set to introduce new standards on evaluating the durability of wooden buildings with the aim of significantly extending their legal longevity for easier financing and ...
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Japan has figured out how to build resilient housing in disaster-prone places — here's what the US can learn
Prone to major earthquakes that trigger fires and tsunamis, Japan has become a world leader in building disaster-resilient communities. Three experts in public policy and urban development told ...
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Concrete evidence: Japanese buildings absorb 14% of cement production's carbon footprint
Concrete structures in Japan capture and store about 14% of the CO2 emissions released during cement production, according to a new study. Their findings provide crucial insights for offsetting CO2 ...
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Concrete evidence: Japanese buildings absorb 14% of cement production's carbon footprint
To accurately calculate the total surface area, the researchers incorporated data on the surface-to-volume ratio of different types of concrete structures that reflect Japanese building design ...