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

Archinect

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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Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design?

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? SH: How difficult is it to integrate technology and new systems to more heritage projects? The question we often hear is ‘has that been done before?’

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ZeroAvia test-flies largest airplane powered by hydrogen-electric engine to date

Deezen

ZeroAvia has flown what the aviation company claims is the largest aircraft yet to be run on a zero-emissions hydrogen -electric engine, testing a 19-seater plane over the skies of England. ZeroAvia uses hydrogen fuel cells , one of two major hydrogen-based technologies being explored for flight along with the hydrogen combustion engine.

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Baldridge Architects converts Austin commercial units into its own studio

Deezen

Called Burnet Road Offices, the project involved the adaptive reuse of a small commercial complex along a main street in Austin. Bright white plaster clads the exterior of a 1960s concrete building that has been turned into the self-designed studio of Baldridge Architects, which acted as the designer and contractor.

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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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Technology & sustainability is trending among customers: Mr. B.O. Prasanna Kumar (Engineering Consultants)

Building and Interiors

But, with the advancing plumbing technologies and limited services, we see a widening gap between the expected and the delivered. MEP consulting engineers are well-versed in a variety of commercial building issues. He also discusses the growing significance of MEP, engineering, & plumbing consultants. About Mr. B.O.

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Rolls-Royce and EasyJet test hydrogen-powered aircraft engine

Deezen

British airline EasyJet and engineering company Rolls-Royce have run a commercial aircraft engine on hydrogen in what they claim is a "world first", potentially paving the way for the decarbonisation of plane travel. The engine is considered an early concept demonstrator, so the technology is still in its infancy.