New vaulted style of floor cuts concrete usage
New vaulted style of floor cuts concrete usage: UK design developed uses 75% less concrete than a traditional flat slab floor – could help construction industry reduce its carbon footprint
UK asbestos removal from buildings within 40 years
UK MPs call for a deadline on the removal of asbestos from schools and public building – a positive step in the right direction, but 40 years is still too long for those under such threat of exposure
How simulated environments shape future
How simulated environments shape our future: exploiting data from new technologies has big effect in architectural process, with environmental simulations becoming increasingly important.
3D Concrete Printed Building, Den Helder, NL
A world premiere for Kokon Architecture & Urban Design, Helder Vastgoed and Bruil: the upgrading of two dated apartment buildings in Holland, will start by means of 3D printed concrete balconies
Training and Technology Node for Nautical Sector
Mestres Wåge wins design competition for new Training and Technology Node for the Nautical Sector, Barcelona: strong relationship with environment, permeability and appropriation of public space
Spot robot monitors construction at Battersea
As part of Boston Dynamics’ Early Adopter Program, Foster + Partners has been exploring the use of Spot®, the agile robot as a tool to capture and monitor progression on-site
New Technical Building Code – CTE: Aluminum
New Technical Building Code (CTE), Spain: the AEA outlines the role of aluminum in the framework of the new code. The material allows the construction sector to develop economic, energy and environmental sustainability.
The Cube Dresden Carbon Concrete Building
Carbon concrete can drastically minimize the resource consumption of traditional reinforced concrete: it is up to four times lighter and four times stronger! Showcase project by HENN from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Royal Hobart Hospital Holographic Construction
Royal Hobart Hospital holographic bricklaying, Tasmania: Fologram and All Brick have invented an entirely new way of building in augmented reality to improve precision, reliability and control over the construction process.
Retrofitting for Flood Resilience Guide
From surviving to thriving in an age of floods: RIBA’s new title ‘Retrofitting for Flood Resilience: A Guide to Building and Community Design’ – architectural publication news
New Roof in Cherry Hill, NJ Guide
FAQ about a new roof in Cherry Hill, NJ roofing. Are you facing issues with your New Jersey roofs? You need to contact a trusted local roofer for inspection and figuring out the exact cause behind those issues
Flat Roof Repair Contractor Toronto
Finding the perfect flat roof repair contractor in Toronto: Flat roofs, also known as low-slope roofs, are often seen on any major city’s commercial buildings.
New Roof in Wilmington, Delaware: DE Guide
New roof in Wilmington, DE, USA: Roof replacement is standard for every household! Roofs often get damaged because of climatic extremes or aging of the roofing material. Delaware roofing renewal
Six Tips for Your Bathroom Renovation
Six tips to help you get started on your bathroom renovation project. Bathrooms are one of the most important parts of a house. It’s where we start and end our days, and possibly make most of our life-changing decisions.
New Roof in Oklahoma City, OK Guide
New Roof in Oklahoma City, OK – Unlike earlier times, you get many options in roofing today, and you cannot deny it if you live in Oklahoma City, or nearby.
Tree Removal in PA Guide, Pennsylvania
Tree Removal in PA – No one wants to cut down or remove a tree until its necessary! However, there are times when removing a tree is the last option.
Off-site Wood Construction: Timber Building
Off-site wood construction is the future of building: urbanisation is accelerating and creating pressure to increase housing construction. To answer this global challenge, construction needs to be quicker and more ecological.
Pest control prevention steps building homes
Pest Control Prevention steps when designing and building homes: when building properties there’s lots of thought that goes into the aesthetics and of course creature comforts. But how much thought is actually given to pest prevention that if not done may cause problems in the future?
