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The Rise of 3D-Printed Prefabricated Homes

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However, due to the slow-changing nature of the construction industry, a radical shift involving large-scale 3D-printing machines on-site and a complete overhaul of the construction process seems unlikely shortly. In off-site 3D-printed construction, there is no need to transport massive 3D-printing machines on-site.

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Meet Spot: A robot that’s being tested to keep construction sites clean

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Meet Spot: A robot that’s being tested to keep construction sites clean 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/14/2023 - 07:57 AEC Tech What if we could increase consistency and efficiency with housekeeping by automating this process with a robot? Skanska was then given a six-month research and testing period to utilize Spot in a controlled environment.

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Aedas Completes Twin-Tower Landmark at Hangzhou Qianjiang by Aedas

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Located in the heart of Hangzhou Ring Road, the project is conveniently accessible with double metro lines, well-developed transport system and surrounding key developments including Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium. The design comprises of a twin tower complex integrating office and residential areas within a narrow site.

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Advertecture: 7 Stylistic Spaces Blending Branding with the Built Environment

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The built environment can be an integral part of this strategy. From a bustling stock exchange, a dynamic head office and a flagship store to an electric car charging station and a scientific symposium, discover how these seven outstanding projects, celebrated at the 11 th A+Awards , are fusing branding and the built environment.

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IAAC creates mobile Moca dwelling with openable fabric facades

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Called Moca, an abbreviation of Mobile Catalyst, the prototype two-person dwelling is mounted on a trailer and designed to be easily transported by car. It was developed and constructed at the IAAC's Valladura Labs, a site in the nearby Collserola Natural Park from which the timber was sourced.

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IMK Architects Develops Sustainable Natural Holistic Environment for IIT Bombay Student Housing

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Therefore, IMK Architects’ vision for the hostel aims to create a holistic environment which is in harmony with the natural context. The proposal retains the footprint of the original blocks to preserve the existing trees on site. The proposal retains the footprint of the original blocks to preserve the existing trees on site.

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Akesobio Clinical R&D Asia Pacific Headquarters in Guangzhou by Aedas

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Standing dominantly in the Guangzhou International Bio Island of Huangpu District, the headquarters clusters biotech enterprises and enjoys well-connected transportation network. Image © Aedas The headquarters incorporates R&D, laboratories, conference and exhibition functions within a compact site.