Category: Modern Building Technologies

NASA astronauts of the future could live in space houses built by giant 3D printed robots. These robots would be part of Project Olympus, which hopes to build buildings on the Moon and eventually Mars. 4 NASA has helped a 3D printing design company called Icon create space houses out of moon rocksPhoto credit: Icon… Continue reading Stunning NASA-backed space homes “printed” by giant robots for humans to live on the brutal lunar surface

When Northern Rivers residents were forced to live in tents after floods, a new disaster solution was born – held together by cardboard. The idea for cheap, renewable and quick-to-repair temporary accommodation came about after the 2019/20 bushfires and 2022 floods. “We are still trying to recover from the 2022 floods and one of the… Continue reading Sustainable cardboard houses can serve as emergency shelter after floods or bushfire disasters

In recent years, 3D printing has evolved dramatically. Once limited to materials such as plastic or resin, it now extends to human cells and enables the formation of living tissue. However, bioprinting remains – for now – a slow and limited process. This latest innovation promises to change that. A team of researchers has introduced… Continue reading New 3D bioprinter injects living cells directly into injuries to heal bones and cartilage

Staff writer Doka, a global leader in formwork and scaffolding, is the first in its industry to join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This commitment aligns the company with the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement and underlines its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through science-based methods. The role of construction in global… Continue reading Doka is guided by scientifically based goals for the decarbonization of the construction industry

© 3dprintingindustry The construction industry has been continually looking for new approaches to improve efficiency, reduce costs and, more importantly, find solutions to the numerous sustainability issues. One of the newest technologies making waves in the construction industry lately is 3D printed buildings. Proponents consider it a revolutionary path to sustainability. But critics question whether… Continue reading A sustainable solution or a fad?

Check out our latest roundup for infrastructure-related ballot initiatives, U.S. Green Building Council success stories, support for sustainable building, and more! 2024 is expected to see the highest rate of office conversions since CBRE began tracking them in 2016.Nish Amarnath, SmartCities Dive) The Federal Housing Finance Agency has set loan limits of $73 billion each… Continue reading Real Estate and Construction News Roundup (12/4/24) – Highest Office Conversion Rate, Loan Caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and Affordability Issues for Home Buyers | Pillsbury – Gravel2Gavel Construction and Real Estate Law

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing – Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends and Global Forecast 2024-2033 The Business Research Company's Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports – for a limited time only! The size of the artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market is expected to grow… Continue reading The global artificial intelligence (AI) market in 3D printing is expected to grow by 39.7% and reach $9.00 billion by 2028

Just in time for winter, Oberlin College and Conservatory's geothermal heating and cooling system cranks up the heat to full blast. A four-year project to transform the campus's fossil fuel-based system into an environmentally friendly one is now online, supporting Oberlin's goal of becoming 100 percent carbon neutral by 2025. “It’s an important milestone for… Continue reading Oberlin's sustainable infrastructure program reaches important milestone

This year BLT Built Design Awards The program received over 800 submissions from 57 countries and presented a remarkable range of visionary ideas that are redefining both urban and natural landscapes. From established professionals to emerging talent, the initiative recognized those shaping the future of architecture, interior and landscape design, and construction. The awards highlighted… Continue reading The Built Design Awards highlighted innovation and talent: DesignWanted

Sparc signs distribution agreement for graphene additive Sparc Technologies has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CLP Group subsidiary Chin Leong Construction Systems Pte Ltd. The parties will collaborate to market Sparc's Ecosparc additive to CLC's coatings customers in Southeast Asia. Sparc managing director Nick O'Loughlin said: “Sparc… hopes to establish this partnership… Continue reading Manufacturing news briefs – stories you may have missed