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Kirigami-inspired shade structure wins the 2024 Forge Prize for innovation in steel architecture

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It takes its inspiration from the art of kirigami, a Japanese paper craft whose technique has been shown to achieve ultrastrong performance in similar lightweight structures. Mile Zero, as the winning project is called, is designed to double as a hiking trail marker for the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas.

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Sustainability in Daily Life: Electrolux EcoLine Hub at Fuorisalone 2024 Blends Education and Inspiration

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Courtesy of Electrolux In the heart of Milan's green quarter, Portanuova, Electrolux is introducing an innovative initiative. From April 16th to 21st, the Electrolux EcoLine Hub at Fuorisalone 2024 emerges as a unique space where education meets inspiration.

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Turning Corn Waste Into an Innovative Bio-Based Material

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CornWall® , developed by StoneCycling , is a pioneering innovation in this regard. Inspired by the need to shift to a bio-based economy, it incorporates a transformative solution that addresses the pressing concerns of the construction industry's environmental impact.

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DIALOG and Smoke Architecture complete Ontario college building inspired by Indigenous principles

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Designed in collaboration with Smoke Architecture, and described by the team as “Canada’s first LEED Gold, zero carbon, WELL certified, mass timber , higher-education facility,” the newly completed scheme “seamlessly blends Indigenous perspectives, sustainability and innovative architecture.”

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AEC innovators feature among the 2023 Autodesk Design & Make Awards winners

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Formerly known as the Autodesk Excellence Awards , the series honors “an inspiring collection of innovators exploring bold opportunities with technology to transform their industries and make a lasting impact on the world.” Autodesk has unveiled the winners of their annual Design & Make Awards.

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Marvel proposes new Maritime, Business, Research, and Innovation Center for Puerto Rico

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The plan for the island’s Maritime, Business, Research, and Innovation Center (MBRIC) calls for the addition of a new landmark building at the site of a former U.S. Marvel Architects has unveiled their proposal for a new research facility in the rural Puerto Rican community of Ceiba.

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Innovations and Potential of CPC Panels in Decarbonizing Concrete Construction: Interview with Josef Kurath

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CPC's innovative approach to concrete panel production reduces material usage by 75% and minimizes the carbon footprint of concrete production. Read more »