Category: Modern Building Technologies

Up in Yuba County, north of Sacramento, a collection of five three-bedroom concrete houses is rising – not made of lumber and nails, but with a towering robotic nozzle that ejects layers of wet mix. The micro-project, nicknamed “Corduroy Castles,” is a pilot project by local developer 4Dify that county officials and developers say could… Continue reading Yuba's 3D printed homes could expand to Sacramento

By TGB Editorial It looks more like a sci-fi movie than a suburban construction site, but according to its inventors, a spider-like robot named Charlotte could soon be building homes on Australian soil. Unveiled at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney this week, Charlotte represents a major advance in construction […] By TGB Editorial… Continue reading Could a “spider” build our next homes? Meet Charlotte, the robot changing construction

Could a 3D printed lamp become a design classic? We look at some recent examples of how this technology can create timeless objects and not just disposable products. Because there are so many 3D printed products on the market now – typically made from plastic – these parts are often viewed as cheap and disposable.… Continue reading Eight lights that will change the way you look at 3D printed design

HOK projects won awards in the Commercial Buildings, Hospitals/Medical Centers and Sports and Recreation categories. For the third year in a row, HOK has won multiple American Architecture Awards organized by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in collaboration with the European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and Metropolitan Arts… Continue reading Four HOK projects win the 2025 American Architecture Awards

Europe's largest 3D printed housing project has advanced to the next phase: 3DCP Group has completed the on-site printing of 36 student apartments in Holstebro, Denmark. Built for affordable housing provider NordVestBO, the project is located near VIA University College and consists of six buildings, each with six student apartments, which together form a connected… Continue reading Europe's largest 3D printed residential project, completed by 3DCP Group in Denmark

Johnson Controls developed a bespoke solution to house two 3.3 MW heat pumps in a mechanical space originally designed for half that capacity, overcoming significant space and engineering limitations. Working with KWL Engineering Consultants and local contractors, Johnson Controls delivered a high-performance, space-saving energy system that enables direct wastewater heat recovery in an urban environment.… Continue reading Johnson Controls heat pumps help provide 70% of Vancouver's False Creek's low-carbon thermal energy

A company in Australia says it has developed a 3D printing robot that could revolutionize building on Earth or even the moon in the future. Charlotte is a semi-autonomous robot prototype that can create structures and design features such as curves, arches and domes in a way that overcomes the limitations of traditional construction techniques.… Continue reading Video | Meet the spider robot that 3D prints houses on Earth and possibly the Moon

The company is poised to position itself as the main material supplier to the UK cement and concrete industry THE new chief executive of Power Minerals Ltd (PML) says the company is ready to position itself as a key materials supplier to the UK cement and concrete industries – and a key enabler of sustainable… Continue reading The CEO of Power Minerals welcomes a “new era” for the British ash pioneer

Joining forces to promote global sustainability attributes SHANGHAI, November 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sherwin-Williams, a global innovator in paints and coatings, makes its first appearance at the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Out of November 5th to 10thThe company welcomes visitors at booth 3C7-02 in Hall 3 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)… Continue reading Sherwin-Williams debuts at China International Import Expo

Bari / Marinna Tabasum Bridge. A ghoto by Julien Lanoo. Image © Vitra (www.com) shareshare Facebook Twitter post Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1035413/khudi-bari-architecture-for-climate-displacement In the low-lying deltas of Bangladesh, water is responsible for both life and loss. Every year millions of people are forced to rebuild after floods wash away their homes, crops and livelihoods. In… Continue reading Khudi Bari: Architecture for Climate Displacement