Concrete Academy
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Across the world, concrete is one of the most popular building materials due to its affordability, versatility, and durability. In addition, concrete is often used because of its thermal mass, or ability to store heat, which can reduce energy use in buildings. Today, the concept of Net Zero buildings, which aims to improve the negative environmental impact of the built environment, is a key component of the discussion on concrete sustainability. Increasingly, concrete manufacturers are looking at sustainability issues associated with concrete production, specifically around the reduction of a building’s carbon footprint. Strategies include life cycle analyses, introducing recycled CO2 into fresh concrete, and the use of certain insulating concrete form systems.