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An industry expert discusses what’s holding back the use of 3D printing in commercial construction

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While the government has doled out grant money to research 3D printing capabilities in space, and several proof-of-concept projects from bridges to Army barracks have garnered headlines, the applied use of 3D printing in commercial construction remains nascent. Patti Harburg-Petrich, principal in the Los Angeles office of U.K.-based

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Toothbrush pops open for recycling in Seymourpowell's Un-Made disassembly concept

Deezen

As part of the project, Seymourpowell devised four automated disassembly mechanism concepts using an electric toothbrush as an example for their animated graphics. Un-Made suggests automated disassembly mechanisms for an electric toothbrush The first Un-Made concept is a pin mechanism. The second concept is a vacuum mechanism.

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The Essential Role of Commercial Seating in Contemporary Architecture

Architecture Ideas

Within contemporary architectural design, the importance of commercial seating plays a pivotal role. These pieces are more than just practical; they significantly contribute to the visual and functional quality of both public and commercial environments.

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A City Within a City: How Micro-City Design Breathes New Life into Multi-Use Concepts

Architizer

As you step through its doors, you enter a world where residences seamlessly blend with vibrant commercial areas. Within these micro-cities, diversity thrives in both inhabitants and amenities, blending residential, commercial and recreational elements into vibrant hubs.

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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Paz Architectura creates a stacked structure meant to reflect "basic concepts of time"

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AEME tries to reflect the basic concepts of time," said studio founder Alejandro Paz. Five levels of commercial, restaurant and office space wrap around a central atrium. Five above-grade levels of commercial, restaurant and office space wrap around a central atrium and top four levels of subterranean parking. Eli Porres.

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NASA space mission to demonstrate "very high velocity" solar-sail technology

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Technology could aid Mars mission. The mission will demonstrate the potential of solar-sail technology, which NASA has never deployed at this scale and which could one day be used to assist a mission to Mars. The technology may also have an application in geoengineering for use as a space sunshield to help mitigate global warming.