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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...
A wonderful sunrise over the Colosseum: the panoramic lift has been inaugurated for complete accessibility to the monument
Starting in June 2023, a glass lift will make the Colosseum accessible to all tourists. The visit to the symbolic monument of Rome,...
Fornebu Brygge: an urban project to enhance the marine life of the fjord
The futuristic and sustainable projects by Haptic and Oslo Works for the regeneration of a fjord not far from the center of the city have been revealed...
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...
Panoramic windows among the free building works with the Aid Decree bis
The Aid Decree bis, definitively approved by the Senate, has become law. This standard introduces an important innovation in the field of construction, modifying and ...
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...
Millions of books and two glass towers for the European Library of Information and Culture
The winning project for the European Library of Information and Culture (BEIC) was presented in Milan, a structure of innovative conception, chosen as ...
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 ...
27 glass and steel floors in the sky
A large parallelpiped made of glass and steel, 100 meters high, 156 meters long and only 15 meters wide, is the seat of the European ...
Characteristics of glass blocks for exteriors
The glass block for exteriors is a decidedly innovative solution and was invented towards the middle of the last century.It is a very versatile material, suitable ...
The skyscraper that looks to the future
Over 200 meters high and 62 floors for the new skyscraper that has found space in the center of the City in London, the commercial tower ...