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Christien Meindertsma invents technique for 3D printing with wool

Deezen

Meindertsma's robot works like a 3D printer to build up layers of wool "The Wobot is a collaborative robot that makes it possible to build three-dimensional structures with wool industrially for the first time, without adding any material or using water in the felting process," said Meindertsma.

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The Nubian Vault: Applying Old Construction Techniques to Modern Building Problems

Architizer

Using techniques passed down through generations, the ancient people of Nubia crafted gently curving vaults that were so extraordinary and resilient to the sands of time that they have endured for millennia. By using sun-dried mud bricks to make the vaults, the Nubians relied entirely on materials that were local and easily accessible.

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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials”

Architizer

Due to the use of vaulting, these floor plates use 60% less concrete and 80% less steel than the standard floor plates used in the industry. From the jump, our conversation was all about proving his thesis that geometry, or building technique, is more important than materials when it comes to sustainable construction.

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Locus uses recycled materials for Mexico City restaurant interior

Deezen

Mexican design studio Locus has utilised 50 per cent recycled materials for the interiors of a Singaporean restaurant in Mexico City. Combining the varied flavours of Southeast Asia typical of Singapore's cuisine, Makan serves customers within an industrial-style space in the Centro district of the Mexican capital.

Materials 135
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Welded Loop's experimental shoes are made from only one material

Deezen

Dutch designers Suzanne Oude Hengel and Joris de Groot have developed a shoe using just one material – a recyclable thermoplastic that can be knitted, 3D-printed and welded. Parts are welded together, removing the need for glues or other material components.

Materials 120
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Prefabrication and Formal Boldness in Belgian Modernism: The Story of the CBR and LH 187 Buildings in Brussels

ArchDaily

Both feature facades made from large prefabricated concrete modules , showcasing the brutalist aesthetic and a dedication to using industrial materials and innovative construction techniques for their time. Located side by side, these buildings share a striking architectural style. Read more »

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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Affordable remedies are now available to enable the built environment to leap towards climate-resilient building strategies as the industry is steadily shifting to renewable energy and a plethora of sustainable measures that could reduce carbon emissions and enhance adaptation efforts. Some are also the result of post-industrial waste.

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