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AA School of Architecture students construct timber 'Tree and Truss' structure using robotic fabrication

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Image: courtesy Design + Make course Architectural Association/Photographer Rafael Ferres Echavarren The 'Tree and Truss' project is a mass timber structure made from locally sourced materials and designed to support the columns and trusses of a new lecture hall standing in Hooke Park on the school's Woodland Campus.

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Zaha Hadid Architects renovates historic Rome structure as luxury hotel

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Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the transformation of an existing historic structure into a luxury hotel in Rome. The Palazzo Capponi, located on the historic Via di Ripetta, draws inspiration from the city’s architectural heritage, focusing on the evolution of vaulted ceilings from ancient Roman to Baroque periods.

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Concrete structures absorb 14% of cement’s carbon footprint, Japanese researchers find

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Researchers from the University of Tokyo and Nagoya University have found that concrete structures in Japan capture and store approximately 14% of the carbon dioxide emissions released during cement production. Related on Archinect: Princeton researchers develop concrete 3D printing method inspired by ancient fish scales. Image cr.

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BIG debuts new 3D printed mycelium structure at Scandinavian industry summit

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A new design from BIG made using 3D printing and mycelium additives is being showcase at a manufacturing summit for industry stakeholders in Scandinavia. The firm says it is "aimed at exploring new ways to reduce spatial and material waste through additive manufacturing and bio-based materials."

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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Stuttgart researchers explore 3D-printed mycelium structures

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A team from the University of Stuttgart in Germany has published research into the use of 3D-printed mycelium in construction.

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Historical Roots, Unbreakable Structure: Ziraat Bank's New Headquarters in Istanbul

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Dirk Lindner For almost four decades, ABB , the Swedish-Swiss multinational leader in electrical engineering, has been at the cutting edge of innovation and expertise. A standout initiative in their portfolio is the Frozen Music video series , a video series showcasing exceptional architectural projects and the architects who create them.

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