Category: Modern Building Technologies

Xjet Carmel Pro – Image credit: Xjet Most 3D printer manufacturers have recognized the need to develop entry-level 3D printers to lower the barrier to adoption and attract early adopters. Entry-level platforms allow them to reach new customer segments – from educational institutions to small businesses – who may later upgrade to industrial-grade machines. The… Continue reading Xjet's new multi-material 3D printer is designed for SMEs, researchers and jewelry manufacturers

EllisDon's construction project for the University of British Columbia. (Courtesy of EllisDon) Canada's construction sector can significantly reduce workplace carbon emissions by using electric-powered equipment and heating efficiently, according to a report written by an industry group and think tank. In Growing and Greening Canadian ConstructionThe think tank Transition Accelerator and the Canadian Construction Sustainability… Continue reading Canada's Construction Heavyweights Pave the Path to Decarbonizing Construction Sites • SustainableBiz Canada • Sustainable Business News

A few seconds agoNovember 2, 2025, 10:51 am Zillow's third-quarter results looked good on paper. Revenue was above forecasts, driven by growth in rental and mortgage business. But even as CEO Rich Barton emphasized the momentum of the company's “housing super app” vision, the stock fell sharply following the earnings release. The problem is not… Continue reading Zillow wins on paper, but faces difficult housing realities

The compact DIY camera (pictured) has multiple shooting modes: single, double, quad and “smear” panorama. (Image source: u/Dycus via r/electronics) A DIY camera consisting of an optical mouse sensor can capture grayscale images at 30 x 30 pixels. It features 64 color modes, multiple photo styles, FRAM memory, USB dumps and features hand-packed construction made… Continue reading This ultra-compact DIY camera uses an optical mouse sensor and features 3D printed parts

Honda Aircraft Company has reached a major milestone by completing the first flight of a very light twin-turbine aircraft powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test was conducted on a production model HondaJet fueled by a blend of hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA), synthetic paraffinic kerosene and hydrodeoxygenated synthetic aromatic kerosene. The… Continue reading Honda Aircraft Company is the first manufacturer of ultra-light, twin-turbine business jets to fly its HondaJet using 100% sustainable aviation fuel

The Signature Oak Core One is a tribute to the generational friendship of the Prusa and Jelinek families (wood builders) since 1897. The 3D printer features a CNC oak housing that has been treated with long-lasting hard wax oil. Since this is a limited edition of the Core One, there will only be 250 copies… Continue reading Prusa is introducing two new 3D printers in the Core One series and one of them features an oak housing

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Ceres commends Illinois lawmakers for passing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act, a nation-leading law to reduce electricity costs, modernize infrastructure and position Illinois to compete for business and investment. “The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act is one of the most significant energy bills passed in 2025,” he said… Continue reading New energy legislation makes Illinois a national leader in addressing rising energy costs and modernizing infrastructure

In 2022, the first 3D printed house in Texas was printed in Austin, Texas. It was only a few years before the next one Giant step forward for humanity. Nowadays 3D printing is everywhere, from prosthetics to organs to weapons to new houses and now entire neighborhoods. Today’s 3D printed houses cannot be considered “inexpensive… Continue reading Take a look inside Texas' innovative new 3D printed neighborhood

OREGON CITY, OREGON / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and the USDA Forest Service (USDA) have announced the winners of the 2025 Mass Timber Competition: Building Sustainable Schools. This year's competition awarded $1.8 million to support projects that accelerate the adoption of mass timber in the United States,… Continue reading Four 2025 Mass Timber Competition Winners Announced: Building Sustainable Schools

Nanoe, the French company behind the Zetamix range of ceramic and metal filaments, has teamed up with core materials manufacturer Orano to develop new anti-corrosion materials for additive manufacturing. For presentation at Formnext 2025, the partnership has launched two new Zetamix filaments: Stainless Steel 304L and Monel 400, both tailor-made for Orano. “One of the… Continue reading Nanoe and Orano bring anti-corrosion materials for nuclear applications to market