Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Stone has the potential to become a go-to, low-carbon structural material, but barriers around quarrying and a lack of awareness must be overcome to make this a reality, experts tell Dezeen in this Stone Age 2.0 She explained that the proximity of a quarry to the construction site is important if the material is to be used sustainably.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

The material, once seemingly forgotten by modernity, has resurged with full force, facing significant challenges but also revealing promising opportunities. Due to technological advancements and research into the limits and possibilities of this material, there has been a significant leap in the development of wood in construction.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Massachusetts Institute of Technology chemical engineers have invented a new type of plastic that is twice as strong as steel and could one day be used as a building material. The engineers synthesised 2DPA-1 using a new polymerisation process that happens spontaneously in the right chemical solution.

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Deezen

AUGUST 4, 2023

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a low-cost energy storage system that could be integrated into roads and building foundations to facilitate the renewable energy transition. They describe cement and carbon black as "two of humanity's most ubiquitous materials".

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designboom

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

uses include lightweight, durable coating for car parts or cell phones, or as a building material for bridges and other structures. . The post MIT engineers create new material that is stronger than steel and light as plastic appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Architect's Newsletter

MAY 15, 2024

Engineered stone is often hailed as a wonder material. It’s cheap, durable, recyclable, and attractive.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Promotion: technology brand HP has expanded its DesignJet plotter printer series with the addition of three 36-inch models suitable for office or home use. The T850 , T950 and XL 3800 plotters were created specifically for the architecture , engineering and construction industries to print technical drawings, plans, maps and renders.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A grape-based leather alternative and sequins made from tree cellulose are among 15 material innovations on show as part of fashion house Stella McCartney 's exhibition at the COP28 climate conference. The post Stella McCartney presents Sustainable Market of material innovations at COP28 appeared first on Dezeen.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

acres From the Agent : " Michael Kornley, a then-25-year-old aerospace engineer, designed this 1955 midcentury-modern house for himself and his family. Location : 1 Glenn Crescent, Centerport, New York Price : $899,000 Architect : Michael Kornley Year Built : 1955 Footprint : Three bedrooms, two baths Lot Size : 1.6

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BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

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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Archinect

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The new technology, a microporous glass coating, can lower the temperature of the material beneath it by 3.5 The technology was developed by a research team at the University of Maryland , led by Distinguished University Professor Liangbing Hu in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative phase thanks to breakthroughs in material science. Advanced construction materials are revolutionizing the way we build, offering enhanced durability, sustainability, and efficiency. From self-healing concrete to smart materials, the possibilities seem limitless.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Revalu platform uses one million data points and an AI -powered accuracy checker to enable architects to compare the environmental impacts of different building materials. First, there is the material cloud, which gathers over one million data points related to the environmental impact of different materials.

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Deezen

MAY 5, 2022

Discarded tree forks could replace load-bearing joints in architecture projects using a construction technique developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The greatest value you can give to a material is to give it a load-bearing role in a structure," she told university newspaper MIT Energy Initiative. "The

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Building and Interiors

APRIL 8, 2022

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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Deezen

MARCH 9, 2023

The Striatus bridge makes use of historic masonry construction techniques and modern technology explains Zaha Hadid Architects associate director Shajay Bhooshan in this instalment of Dezeen's Concrete Icons video series produced in collaboration with Holcim. The concrete ink is deposited layer by layer," he explained.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 6, 2022

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. The construction technology will create roads and habitats on the moon. Materials on the lunar surface will be used for the construction. "To

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Architizer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Architizer’s A+Product Awards celebrate the manufacturers at the forefront of material innovation. As time and technology progressed, the float glass process (pouring the molten glass from a furnace into a chamber that contains a bed of molten tin), conceived by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1959, was groundbreaking.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Image © ZHAW CPC concrete slabs are based on the technology of "carbon pre-stressed concrete," which originated from a long-term research project conducted by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences Winterthur (ZHAW) and Silidur AG, Andelfingen. CPC (Carbon Prestressed Concrete).

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. Through sawing, milling, and other engineered wood conversion processes, various wood forms have been created and applied in products, furniture, and architecture. Wood Chip Barn Project, 2016. Read more »

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BD+C

MAY 1, 2023

Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. This technological solution is called computer vision.

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World Architecture Community

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Chemical engineers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a new material "that is stronger than steel and as light #architecture #design #arch. 09.02.2022

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2023

North Carolina firm Plantd Materials has developed a material consisting of processed perennial grasses that it says will be lighter and stronger than traditional timber boards while capturing more carbon. Plantd Materials created a set of machinery that uses heat and pressure to press shredded grass into panels.

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Deezen

AUGUST 5, 2022

The new centre for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) at the independent day and boarding school was made possible by an £18.75 Its material palette gives an industrial feel. The teaching spaces are designed for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

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Archinect

APRIL 28, 2023

The new center will serve as the headquarters for Newlab , a technology collective hosting startups in the field of decarbonization, energy, mobility, and materials.

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BD+C

MAY 18, 2023

Get a competitive edge in your construction projects with value engineering 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:53 Trimble Over the past half-century, value engineering (VE) has proven to be an effective tool to manage time, costs, and quality with an aim to maximize value. What is value engineering?

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 7, 2023

O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science is now open. Photo © Dave Burk “The design strikes a balance of historic and contemporary materials, leverages existing circulation pathways, and creates an energetic hub of social and scientific activity for the next generation of scholars and innovators.”

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to Cornagliotti, who is Lightyear's lead solar engineer, solar-assisted cars like this will be "normal within 20 years" once mass production is scaled up and prices are brought down. The hope is that this fledging technology will help to close the efficiency gap between cars running on fuel and those running on electricity.

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e-architect

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

AI-based industrial decarbonization technology, Carbon Re cement industry, Sustainable Building News, Zero-energy buildings. AI-based industrial decarbonization technology News. Carbon Re AI-based industrial decarbonization technology News. million seed funding to scale up development and deployment of its novel technology.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Choosing the right material has always been a significant step in realizing any architectural feat. Material choice not only impacts the formal, structural and aesthetic qualities of a structure, it equally impacts the surrounding environment. Start your submission today. .

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Milgard Hall embodies UWT’s mission as an “urban-serving university” and creates an accessible and welcoming space for collaboration between the Milgard School of Business, the School of Engineering & Technology (SET), the Global Innovation and Design Lab (GIDLab), and community groups.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Researchers from the University of Chicago have invented a cladding material that changes colour to help with heating or cooling and could be retrofitted to improve buildings' energy efficiency. Top: the material appears yellow under thermal imaging when in heating mode and purple when cooling.

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Archinect

JUNE 21, 2023

” Since the competition was established in 2006, the competition “recognizes outstanding ideas that redefine skyscraper design through the implementation of novel technologies, materials, programs, aesthetics, and spatial organizations, along with studies on globalization, flexibility, adaptability, and the digital revolution.

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Architizer

MAY 4, 2023

Often, the expression of this negotiation between form and use plays out in materials, the many assemblies and combinations that define what we experience. But it wasn’t until the 19th century that the material began gaining new architectural applications outside roofing. Terracotta is the building’s most prominent material.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Promotion: technology brand HP is actively moving towards circular economy principles by reducing or eliminating unnecessary components, increasing the usage of recycled materials and innovating to use more sustainable resources, according to the brand. This recycling drastically reduces the company's reliance on raw materials. "HP

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e-architect

MAY 14, 2023

Nevertheless, contemporary buildings tailored to the requirements of rapidly advancing technologies often serve scientific and technological purposes. It consists particularly of the selection of sustainable materials as well as a thorough analysis of the building to make it as energy-efficient as possible.

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Deezen

JANUARY 29, 2024

The world's first full-scale timber wind turbine has started turning in Sweden , with a tower built by wood technology company Modvion. This lightness is a benefit, reducing the amount of material needed overall. And one of the big advantages of building in the material we do is that it's naturally built modular."

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