Category: Modern Building Technologies

Sunshine Coast Council has launched a new apartment and townhouse design guide aimed at promoting climate-smart design that reflects the unique character of the region. This initiative comes at a time when the area is preparing for population growth and increased demand for medium-density housing. The guide was developed collaboratively by community architects, urban planners… Continue reading New design guide for apartments and townhouses on the Sunshine Coast

Stay up to date with everything happening in the wonderful world of additive manufacturing through our LinkedIn community. According to Montana Tech, its mechanical engineering department recently purchased more than $1 million in equipment to expand its 3D printing capabilities. Equipment includes an Xact Metal system, two One Click Metal MPrint laser powder bed melting… Continue reading Montana Tech expands 3D printing capacity

The Kisawa Sanctuary project aims to celebrate Mozambique's culture, community and environment and seek a connection to culture and nature Kisawa sanctuary in Mozambique An island is the last place you can imagine technology. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, home to an ecosystem, Beguerra Island is also the location of the first resort with 3D… Continue reading Mozambique, Kisawa Sanctuary. Where technology meets nature

The Saturn 4 Ultra. (Image source: Elegoo) Elegoo's Saturn 4 Ultra was named one of the next big things in tech by blog Fast Company this year. Its ability to accelerate 3D printing in resin thanks to tilt release technology is said to make removing a finished model quicker and easier. The 4 Ultra also… Continue reading Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra wins the “Next Big Thing in Tech 2024” award.

A new way to insulate homes is coming to Colombia. Greg and Joan Dyer are building their new house with prefabricated straw insulation. Using straw to insulate a home reduces its carbon footprint because the straw absorbs carbon instead of releasing it into the atmosphere. When completed, the Dyers' home will be the first of… Continue reading New Columbia home uses eco-friendly straw insulation | Mid-Missouri News

3D printed concrete segments tested as part of research (University of Nevada, Reno) A team from the University of Nevada, Reno is exploring 3D printing options for the U.S. Army to more quickly build bridges and other infrastructure needed in conflict zones on site. A printed, multi-part test bridge was able to support a load… Continue reading The US Army is testing 3D printed concrete for battlefield structures

Double Edge Theater in Ashfield. STAFF FILE PHOTO ASHFIELD – Combining creativity and community, Double Edge Theater is working to create a sustainable future by providing eco-friendly housing, converting old buildings into new apartments while building a Community Design Center. Between a housing crisis, a climate crisis and economic challenges, artistic communities often struggle because… Continue reading Greenfield Recorder – Double Edge Theater focuses on eco-friendly living and new Community Design Center

The aim of the projects is to promote the construction of more housing and infrastructure in Canada. Photo credit: stocker1970 via Shutterstock. The Canadian government is investing 10 million Canadian dollars (US$7.06 million) in 18 applied research projects to help accelerate the construction of more housing and infrastructure across the country. These projects are intended… Continue reading Canada is investing in infrastructure and housing research projects

Lot Fourteen, South Australia | Renewal SA, 6 Star Green Star – Communities v1.1. (Image: Provided by the Green Building Council of Australia) The Green Building Council of Australia is calling on construction professionals to play their part in creating a circular future. From the Green Building Council of Australia. Those working in and around… Continue reading Building a circular, responsible future

DUBAI, December 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blackwell 3D Construction Corp. (OTC: BDCC) (“Blackwell 3D” or the “Company”), an innovative 3D home printing technology company, is pleased to announce the launch of a self-funded feasibility study. The aim of this initiative is to identify the most suitable locations for a large-scale 3D printed housing project… Continue reading Blackwell 3D launches feasibility study for large-scale 3D printed structures in the United Arab Emirates