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NASA plans to develop the first levitating railway transport system on the moon

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the transport system on the moon named flexible levitation on a track (FLOAT) can assist astronauts in transporting objects during lunar missions. The post NASA plans to develop the first levitating railway transport system on the moon appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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MAD Completes ‘the Train Station in the Forest,’ Their First Transit-Oriented Development in China

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Image © CreatAR MAD Architects has announced the completion of the Jiaxing Train Station, the first transportation infrastructure project developed by the architecture office. As China has developed significantly in terms of urbanization, its train stations have grown into complicated, widespread, and uninviting infrastructures.

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The Rise of 3D-Printed Prefabricated Homes

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Image © Paul Vu As construction materials costs increase , builders and developers are seeking alternatives to traditional home construction methods to address housing shortages. In response, an expanding construction technology field is the 3D printing sector. ADU / Mighty Buildings.

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Self-Healing Technology for High-Performance Coatings

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president and CEO of Autonomic Materials explains the concepts underlying the technology of self-healing high-performance coatings. The latest edition featured a fascinating presentation on self-healing technology for coatings by Gerald Wilson , Ph.D, Gerald Wilson , Ph.D president and CEO of Autonomic Materials, Inc.

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NASA funds ICON to develop lunar 3D-printing construction technology

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Space agency NASA has awarded construction company ICON a $57 million contract to develop 3D-printing technology to build roads, launchpads and homes on the moon 's surface. Pushing this development forward with our commercial partners will create the capabilities we need for future missions.". The contract, worth $57.2

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Building the Future: The Rise of Modular Construction in the Middle East

ArchDaily

These “modules” are then transported to the construction site and assembled into the final structure, adhering to the same building standards as conventionally built facilities. The industrialized building method evolved to meet historical demands and has recently been met with renewed interest. Read more »

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

Underground construction has traditionally been associated with transportation infrastructure, storage facilities and utility tunnels. Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Completed in 2018, the bicycle parking accommodates over 13,500 bikes.