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.
Excavation completed on colossal caverns for underground neutrino laboratory
Scientists from the U.S.’s Fermilab and international partners celebrate completing two seven-story caverns, each capable of housing 17,000 tons of liquid argon, for the DUNE neutrino project.
Active damping machine helps stop the office floor from shaking under footfall
UK-based startup FSD Active have developed Calmfloor, a system designed to tackle one of the most irritating issues in modern commercial buildings: floor vibrations.
Remote-control digger cafe opens in Dubai
RC Cities, located in Dubai, UAE, is a new concept cafe combining the enjoyment of coffee with remote-control (RC) vehicle fun.
DOC: Building Europe’s highest cable car
WELT have released a new 50 min documentary on the building of Matterhorn Alpine Crossing, Europe’s highest cable car which connects Klein Matterhorn station (3,883 metres above sea level), Switzerland to Testa Grigia (3,458 m), Italy.
Bridge in a box: Unlocking origami’s power to produce load-bearing structures
University of Michigan engineers have developed origami modules for load-bearing structures, promising rapid construction in disaster-stricken or unconventional areas, a study in Nature Communications reveals.
Brick laying bot company emerges from stealth
From Superinnovators 21/02/24 Amsterdam-based startup Monumental (f. 2021) emerged from stealth this week with a $25 million raise to expand its AI-powered, autonomous construction robots across Europe. The funding, co-led by Plural and Hummingbird, will enable the scaling of robot deployment and enhancement of their capabilities in handling diverse construction tasks. Founded by serial entrepreneurs […]
Compact pneumatic post driver
From Superinnovators 07/02/24 US-based Rohrer Manufacturing created the Man Saver Post Driver in 1997, a patented, pneumatic air-powered tool designed to efficiently drive metal fence posts. The automation device significantly reduces installation time and physical strain and represents a practical solution for fence post installation on farms and highways. Priced at £471 ($595) for the […]