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Two new bridges are now open to the public in Toronto's Port
- Jan, 24, 2024
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Two new bridges in Toronto's Port Lands area, called the Cherry Street North and Commissioners Street Bridges, are now open for cars, pedestrians, and cyclists. Another bridge, dedicated to a future...
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The first house to be constructed in Portugal with the aid of 3d printing
- Jan, 23, 2024
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- Portugal, Torres Vedras
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Α real estate development firm, Litehaus, announced its ambition to construct the "first Portuguese 3d-printed building". Its plan will mark a pioneering project for the region. The house will be loc...
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The tallest Tower in U.S. is planned to reach 1,907 feet
- Jan, 23, 2024
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- United States, Oklahoma
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California architecture studio AO and developer Matteson Capital have returned with a revised design for a new skyscraper in Oklahoma City. Initially, they planned a 1,750-foot tower, which would hav...
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Construction works started on Dubai’s second tallest tower
- Jan, 24, 2024
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Construction has started on the Burj Azizi, a tower valued at $1.5 billion and named after Dubai Azizi Developments. This iconic structure is anticipated to become the second tallest building in Duba...
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Reducing carbon emissions by at least 30% using sustainable concrete
- Jan, 12, 2024
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- United States, New York, New York
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Several months ago, news emerged about the project called Populus, hailed as the "nation's first carbon-positive hotel." This 13-floor, 130,000-square-foot cement tower in New York City's Little Ital...
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The USGBC shares a report showcasing the progress in sustainable green building practices
- Dec, 11, 2023
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Elizabeth Beardsley, Senior Policy Counsel for the US Green Building Council (USGBC), shared updates on COP28 developments, highlighting key announcements in the building sector. It is mentioned that...
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Virginia funds the expansion of the Long Bridge with $729 million
- Dec, 07, 2023
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- United Kingdom
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Virginia officials declared that the state secured $729 million in federal funds to support the expansion of the Long Bridge, a century-old two-track span over the Potomac. Governor Glenn Youngkin st...
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The most significant principles of sustainable architecture
- Dec, 01, 2023
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Over time, sustainable architecture has assumed various names and forms. The definition of sustainable architecture is broad, encompassing structures constructed entirely from recycled materials to t...
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Safety improvements are required for thousands of aging bridges in Japan
- Dec, 05, 2023
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- Japan
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Approximately 32% of Japan's 41,395 aging bridges are identified to require safety improvements. However, these crucial measures remain pending, according to government data. The Ministry of Land, In...
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A 3d-printed house to withstand strong earthquakes was built in 26 hours
- Oct, 25, 2023
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- Guatemala
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A team in Guatemala used 3D printing technology to construct an earthquake-proof house within a remarkable timeframe of 26 hours. This project aimed to create a structure designed to withstand earthq...
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