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University of Seville architecture professor develops new mathematical concept that can impact 'engineering and construction of buildings'

Archinect

During the construction of the university’s new engineering building, Cabeza-Lainez found that calculating the area of a roof with straight lines resting on a semicircle was impossible just by using pi. After 30 years of research, [he] published a paper about his discovery in ScienceDirect [.]

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The Importance of Architectural Conception in Mass Timber Projects

ArchDaily

The aesthetic and architectural appeal of engineered wood, coupled with its intrinsic association with sustainability, has been a catalyst for the increase in wood-centric projects around the world.

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‘competizione ventidue’ concept restomod reimagines iconic ferrari 250 SWB

designboom

the gas-powered restomod concept is imagined as a 'celebration of art and engineering.' . The post ‘competizione ventidue’ concept restomod reimagines iconic ferrari 250 SWB appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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An Abstract Chapel in Portugal and a Museum in Iran: 10 Unbuilt Projects Featuring Concrete Designs

ArchDaily

As one of the more versatile and durable building materials, concrete has aided architects and engineers in pushing the traditional boundaries of design. According to the Guardian, concrete is also a “lifestyle concept,” using its “gritty, urban” aesthetic to shape the imagination of all our architectures at every scale.

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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.

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Airbus NIS Engine Factory // The Living

Architizer

Project Status: Concept. The post Airbus NIS Engine Factory // The Living appeared first on Journal. Size: 25,000 sqft – 100,000 sqft. Text description provided by the architects. This new building is a model for sustainable factories of the future. © The Living. © The Living. © The Living. © The Living. © The Living.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.