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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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Outstanding brick designs selected as 2023 Brick in Architecture Awards winners

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This year's winners of the annual Brick in Architecture Awards were announced by the Brick Industry Association today. The award celebrates artistic and technological advancement of the material and the skilled use of brick masonry in architectural designs. The full list of winners can be viewed here.

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Property technology adoption accelerates in commercial real estate industry

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Automation, the use of AI, and disintermediating business models are having major impacts on the commercial real estate (CRE) industry, according to a new report from Altus Group.

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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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ICON to work with DARPA on a framework for lunar architecture

Archinect

The construction technology company ICON has been chosen by the U.S. The LunA-10 Lunar Architecture Study will run for seven months with the aim to “create a framework for interoperable commercial lunar architecture that will help to guide lunar research and investment over the next ten years.

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Mianyang Science and Technology City Building

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Aerial view The project is comprised of two plots, weaving commercial and cultural blocks, as well as a waterfront corridor. The science city and CBD are clustered in the north, with well-connected roads and transport network to maximise the commercial efficiency.