Is cross-laminated timber the concrete of the future?
As reported on ArchDaily.com, concrete, an essential building material, has for decades offered us the possibility of shaping our cities quickly and effectively, allowing them to rapidly expand into urban peripheries and reach heights previously unimagined by mankind. Today, new timber…
Prototype house is 3D-printed in just 12 hours
As blogged on New Atlas, the widespread adoption of 3D-printed construction seems more a case of when rather than if, and so far we’ve seen houses, a castle, and even a military barracks created using the promising tech. The latest notable development comes from S-Squared 3D Printers…
IAPMO introduces Plumbing Systems Interactive workshop
Mokena, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2019) — IAPMO Training and Education is excited to introduce the new Plumbing Systems Interactive Workshop, a fun, hands-on course that teaches the effective uses of four basic plumbing systems, why/where/when to use each, how to apply…
World’s largest urban farm to open – on a Paris rooftop
As reported in The Guardian, it’s a warm afternoon in late spring and before us rows of strawberry plants rustle in the breeze as the scent of fragrant herbs wafts across the air. Nearby, a bee buzzes lazily past. Contrary to…