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Engineers develop bone-inspired concrete for stronger structures

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Inspired by the natural architecture of human bone, engineers at Princeton University have developed a new cement-based material that significantly enhances the toughness of traditional concrete. The research, led by Professor Reza Moini and Ph.D.

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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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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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Smart, Eco-Conscious Architecture and Décor Inspired by Nature’s Finest Materials

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The combination of innovation, ecological awareness, and, fundamentally, the revaluation of natural resources that have accompanied humanity since its earliest days. Image © Brechenmacher & Baumann Photography A new generation of sustainable practices is transforming the architectural landscape. What is its 'secret'?

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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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A 3D printed ceramic facade by Studio RAP in Amsterdam is inspired by weaving textiles

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Hooftstraat shopping street, and according to the firm, “reshapes architectural expression by seamlessly blending tradition and innovation, reintroducing bespoke details to the realm of architecture.” The resulting facade features intricate layers inspired by textiles, including creases, interloping yarns, and stitch patterns.

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Radical Social Housing Project in Barcelona Wins the 2024 RIBA International Prize

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Designed by Peris + Toral Arquitectes , the six-story timber-framed building is a notable example of innovative social housing design. grid inspired by traditional Japanese homes, creates a flexible and adaptable living space. Its modular structure, based on a 3.6m

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