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Researchers at ETH Zurich, a university in Switzerland, have developed a new robotic additive manufacturing method to help make the construction industry more sustainable. Unlike concrete 3D printing, the process does not require cement.
Zurich Soft Robotics says Solskin can reduce building energy consumption by up to 80% while producing up to 40% more electricity than comparable façade systems.
AI ChatBots, ambient computing, floating MRIs, low-carbon cement, sunshine on demand, next-generation top-down construction. These and 35 other innovations make up our 2024 Great Solutions Report, which highlights fresh ideas and innovations from leading architecture, engineering, and construction firms.
A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.
San Francisco startup Bitfinder debuts a commercial-grade version of its air quality monitoring system.
The Embr Wave Wristband acts like a personal thermostat and could become a user-friendly component in building energy-saving strategies.
With this patented, steel-and-concrete hybrid system, the service core will no longer be the schedule bottleneck on new construction projects.
From coastal resorts to inner cities, these large-scale clear-water lagoons offer a slice of paradise.
A new proposal leverages driverless cars to free up almost all of Manhattan’s Park Avenue and Broadway for pedestrian paths.
The bespoke system is part of a master plan by Dror and Gensler that creates the world’s first underground cruise operation.
These materials can turn an ordinary wall into dynamic real estate.
Maker spaces, dry-erase walls, and flexible furniture highlight Kinkaid’s new Learning Center.
Developed by a team at Virginia Tech, the PTMD has been shown to reduce vibrations by as much as 75%.
Clemson University’s School of Architecture develops a patent-pending construction method that is gaining attention for its potential use in rapid, low-tech sustainable housing.
