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An industry expert discusses what’s holding back the use of 3D printing in commercial construction

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While the government has doled out grant money to research 3D printing capabilities in space, and several proof-of-concept projects from bridges to Army barracks have garnered headlines, the applied use of 3D printing in commercial construction remains nascent. Patti Harburg-Petrich, principal in the Los Angeles office of U.K.-based

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Dodge Momentum Index reverses decline in April, led by influx of commercial planning

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For the month, commercial planning improved by 12.6%, while institutional planning dropped by 6.3%. Planning in the commercial segment was up 6% from year-ago levels, while the institutional segment was down 15% over the same timeframe. The latest Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) has shown an increase of 6.1%

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Foster + Partners unveils plan to commercially 'rewild' idyllic Cyprus coastal town of Larnaca

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Foster + Partners has announced its design of a master plan for a new seafront development in the Cypriot city of Larnaca. Image courtesy Foster + Partners Ben Scott, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners, said: “The master plan retains and enhances the city’s character while creating an exciting new vision for its future.

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Spacon & X: Pioneering Experience-Based Architecture Through Defying Industry Norms

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The interview also goes beyond the practice, discussing their unique methodology and commercial business development strategy. Housing 25 employees with various backgrounds, the studio includes architects, carpenters, building constructors, and craft makers and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and architecture.

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Influential D.C. architect Arthur Cotton Moore has passed away aged 87

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Moore is most often credited with the development of Washington Harbour and meticulous renovation of the Library of Congress's main Thomas Jefferson and John Adams buildings, in addition to the restoration of D.C.'s A model of Moore's Washington Harbour design. Image courtesy Arthur Cotton Moore Architects Moore was born in D.C.

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Spaceport America selects RS&H, Populous, Zia team for master plan project in New Mexico

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Army White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico , Spaceport America is the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world. It aims to serve as a multi-modal site for point-to-point space transportation , aerospace operations, research, development, and testing.

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How Water Responds to Land Reclamation in Coastal Cities

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Image © IamDoctorEgg/Shutterstock Land reclamation from the sea has become a popular phenomenon in coastal development. Cities in West Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East produce these new lands as economic forerunners for their commercial industry and as platforms to house luxury residences.

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