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Concrete Shakes: 3D Printed Glass Bricks Are Coming
The latest in the construction field comes from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where a research team has arrived at 3D printing of reusable bricks. The chosen material was unexpected: none other than glass. If not contaminated, glass can potentially be recycled infinitely: this property makes it a...
Thermo-acoustic insulation: is rock wool or glass wool better?
The developments within the European regulatory framework and the increasingly stringent directives in the building sector, added to the growth in energy costs, are igniting...
Glass balcony: a momentary trend or a solid reality?
When designing a building, it is necessary to evaluate the interplay of solids and voids and, with it, the role played by the balcony, an environment that...
From recycled glass, the new fireproof coatings for skyscrapers
Recycled glass returns to show off its infinite potential. A team of engineers from the Australian RMIT University, in collaboration with the...
A mini glass Mose to protect the Basilica of San Marco
The construction of the glass barrier, placed to protect the Basilica of San Marco in Venice, should be completed within a few weeks. The...
Recycled glass for 3D printed concrete: the future of construction?
3D printing can foster profound change in architecture and construction. To this cutting-edge technology, which guarantees new production processes and shapes ...