Robots open door to on-site printed buildings4 May 2018CultureFurniture-assembling robots hold the keyFurniture-assembling robots hold the keyRegion: Rest of the worldMore: RobotsSingaporeNanyang Technological UniversityResearch and development3D printingDesign construction & technologyIkea
Autonomous drones herald the future of constructing and repairing tall buildings14 October 2022ProductsWith structures being 3D printed by autonomous drones, could the technology be used to erect or repair tall buildings?With structures being 3D printed by autonomous drones, could the technology be used to erect or repair tall buildings?Region: United KingdomMore: DronesDesign construction & technologyTall buildingsStephen CousinsImperial College
Fosters 3D prints structural steel parts at scale23 April 2020ProductsDevelopment of dual-robotic machine produces 5m long trussDevelopment of dual-robotic machine produces 5m long trussRegion: United KingdomMore: 3D printingFoster + PartnersLASIMMDesign construction & technologyStephen Cousins
3D VR could cut material waste in construction30 June 2017ProductsNew technologies could see waste levels plummetNew technologies could see waste levels plummetRegion: United KingdomMore: 3D printingVirtual realityDesigning & building itNew technologyOfficeProcurement & contractsWasteMaterials
Mexico tackles poverty with world’s first 3D printed neighbourhood8 January 2020ProductsNew Story’s groundbreaking scheme meets international building standardsNew Story’s groundbreaking scheme meets international building standardsRegion: United KingdomMore: ICONNew StoryTabascoMexico3D printingDesign construction & technologyStephen Cousins
Box set binge spawns 3D plans of TV shows10 February 2017ProductsSets of The Office and Mad Men recreated as 3D plansSets of The Office and Mad Men recreated as 3D plansRegion: United KingdomMore: Drawbotics3D visualisation
Construction’s next step29 June 2015ProductsCrossing bridges the technology gapCrossing bridges the technology gapRegion: EuropeMore: 3D printingMaterials
Architectural installation features at California’s Coachella festival20 May 2024ProductsThe colourful lightweight wood structures are designed for adaptive reuse as a residential houseThe colourful lightweight wood structures are designed for adaptive reuse as a residential houseRegion: Rest of the worldMore: InstallationFestivalCaliforniaHannahAdaptive reuse3D printingrobotic fabricationDesign construction & technology
Robotic construction takes a leap ahead for Seoul museum12 March 2019ProductsDrones and fabrication robots cut costs by a thirdDrones and fabrication robots cut costs by a thirdRegion: United KingdomMore: Design construction & technologyMelike Altınışık ArchitectsSeoulSouth KoreaBIMDrones3D printing
Recycled glass could reduce concrete’s reliance on sand1 July 2022ProductsWith concrete production draining world supplies of fine-grained sand, recycled glass could provide a substituteWith concrete production draining world supplies of fine-grained sand, recycled glass could provide a substituteRegion: Rest of the worldMore: GlassRecycle3D printingNTU SingaporeStephen CousinsDesign construction & technology
Fantastic materials – and where to find them1 February 2017CultureFrom spiders to 3D printingFrom spiders to 3D printingRegion: United KingdomMore: MaterialsSpider silk3D printingThe Building CentreDesigning & building itTechnology
It’s the real thing (nearly)13 January 2016ProductsPerfect the design before you startPerfect the design before you startRegion: United KingdomMore: 3D visualisationWhere people liveDesigning & building itjbA3D printingVirtual reality