Affordable Materials Boost Building Strength up to 153% — AIT Engineers Pioneer Low-Carbon Retrofits (VIDEO)

Asian Institute of Technology

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Affordable glass fibers, cotton ropes, and fiber-reinforced coatings developed at the Asian Institute of Technology offer safer, greener ways to upgrade existing buildings and preserve heritage structures across Asia’s earthquake-prone regions.

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Asian Institute of Technology

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