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Denmark’s tallest timber tower: Future of circular, low-carbon architecture
- Mar, 20, 2026
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- Denmark
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In Denmark’s second-largest city, a former industrial harbor has been transformed into a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood. At its center stands a roughly 260-foot-tall building that tackles one of arch...
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Two buildings collapsed in Istanbul due to gas explosion
- Mar, 22, 2026
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- Turkey, Istanbul
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A suspected gas explosion struck Istanbul’s Fatih district on Sunday, causing two adjacent buildings to collapse and resulting in one fatality. Rescue crews pulled multiple people from the wreckage,...
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Structural collapse in Tamworth causes several injuries
- Mar, 21, 2026
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- United Kingdom, Tamworth
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Six people were transported to the hospital after a floor gave way at the Preserve at Chocorua event venue in Tamworth on Saturday afternoon, according to the New Hampshire Fire Marshal. The venue, d...
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Morocco’s longest bridge takes shape in Laâyoune as construction advances
- Mar, 20, 2026
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Construction is progressing on what is set to become the longest bridge in Morocco. The structure, which will span approximately 1.7 kilometers across the Sakia El Hamra riverbed in the southern city...
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Cardiff approves 50-storey skyscraper which is set to become Wales’ tallest building
- Mar, 16, 2026
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- United Kingdom
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Plans for a 50-storey skyscraper in Cardiff—set to become the tallest building in Wales—have received approval. The proposal was submitted by REAP 3, a subsidiary of build-to-rent developer BlueCastl...
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Why earthquake-prone Greece is now considering nuclear power
- Mar, 13, 2026
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects Other Structural News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Greece
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The Deon Policy Institute argues that developing nuclear power in Greece could strengthen the country’s energy, economic, and climate security. Reflecting growing concerns about energy supply and gre...
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Building collapse in Johannesburg suburb: at least six fatalities
- Mar, 14, 2026
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At least six people have died, and several others are still believed to be trapped after a building collapsed on Monday in a southern suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, according to local official...
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Newly patented device to help buildings withstand earthquakes and strong vibrations
- Mar, 06, 2026
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects Damage (Structural) Other Structural Vibration And Damping Structural Control Structural Design Dynamic Loads Structural Behavior Standards And Design Codes News On Awards News On Research / Academia Other News
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A newly granted U.S. patent describes a new device designed to help protect buildings, infrastructure, and sensitive equipment from earthquakes, strong winds, and other vibrations caused by human act...
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How Japan’s first two-story 3D-printed home is built for earthquakes
- Mar, 01, 2026
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- Japan
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In Miyagi Prefecture, a small two-story home built mostly with 3D-printed concrete has reached an important milestone. Called the O House, this 50-square-meter residence is the first reinforced concr...
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Concrete alternatives for sustainable construction
- Feb, 17, 2026
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Cement is one of the most widely used materials in the world, but it comes at a high environmental cost. In fact, its production is responsible for about 8% of global CO₂ emissions and thus designers...
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