Fixing cracks in moon bricks with bacteria
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have developed a method using Sporosarcina pasteurii to repair lunar soil bricks.
Self-densified super-strong wood aims to replace steel
Innovative wood processing technique developed by researchers from Nanjing University yields high-strength, lightweight material.
Self-healing roads use plant spores to solve pothole problem
Scientists at Swansea University are harnessing AI to create self-healing asphalt from recycled plant spores, potentially saving millions in annual road maintenance.
Passive weather-responsive window shading inspired by pine cone
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed an energy-autonomous façade using 4D-printed cellulose, enabling autonomous humidity-driven shading for more sustainable buildings.
Scientists develop 3D concrete printing method that captures carbon dioxide
Nanyang Technological University in Singapore pioneers a ground-breaking construction approach that reduces cement’s carbon footprint, enhances building durability, and speeds up building processes.
New origami-inspired system turns flat-pack tubes into strong building materials
Scientists at Australia’s RMIT University have developed a self-locking, origami-inspired tubular system that flat-packs and deploys into strong structures without manual intervention.
Engineers 3D print sturdy glass bricks for building structures
Engineers at MIT in the USA have developed interlocking, recyclable 3D-printed glass bricks for sustainable building construction.
Lavaforming: Using lava to build cities
Iceland will showcase the Lavaforming project at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, set for May 2025.
Dams built to prevent coastal flooding can worsen it
Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA, find dams built to prevent coastal flooding can worsen it by amplifying storm surges inland due to estuary shape.
Building clay walls with novel robotic ‘dropping’ technique
Researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland have developed a robotic 3D printing process using high-velocity clay deposits to build walls quickly and sustainably.