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Exploring Timber and Glass in 11 Contemporary Architectural Designs

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With technological development, techniques were also refined, and in the 19th century, industrialization spread the use of other materials, transforming and expanding the realm of construction: iron and glass. The initial materials used in construction certainly did so: clay, stone, and wood. Read more ยป

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Christien Meindertsma invents technique for 3D printing with wool

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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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NJIT's Upcoming eLCAd Symposium Builds Cross-Disciplinary Bridges in Design and Environmental Life Cycle Assessment

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Sustainability is more than a buzzword for the team behind New Jersey Institute of Technology's (NJIT) upcoming Environmental Life Cycle Assessment in Design Symposium , better known as eLCAd.

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

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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. One of the key drivers behind this uptick in Nubian Vault techniques being used in projects is the socioeconomic benefits.

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Stilride uses "industrial origami" to create stainless steel electric scooter

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Built using a method described as "industrial origami", the scooter's body was made from stainless steel folded into shape by robots. According to the company, this method can significantly reduce the environmental impact of production compared to conventional manufacturing techniques as it requires fewer raw materials and components.

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Technology and Building: Human-Free Construction

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But as technology advances and we continue to dream up new ways to design where we live, work and play, what happens when humans are slowly removed from construction and how we build? We’re inviting experts in technology, building and construction to discuss these issues and more at Future Fest: Register for Future Fest.

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University of Arts Linz spotlights 10 fashion and technology student projects

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Course: BA (Hons) Fashion and Technology and MA Fashion and Technology. School statement: "Fashion and Technology is a bachelor's and master's programme for forward-thinking fashion design at the University of Arts Linz, blending the interfaces of the digital and the analogue while intertwining traditional and emerging technologies.

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