Monday, July 4, 2016

Robotic Builder

BAM and Universe Architecture are building a 1:4 scale model of 'Landscape House' at the Fab City in Netherlands with a 3D printer capable of printing concrete. The bonding liquid is inorganic seawater and a magnesium-based binder. Full scale house will be presented in 2017. For more, go to:
http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-39647-worlds-first-robotic-builder-to-enter-service/




Monday, May 2, 2016

Self-Driving Greenhouse Ball

William Victor Camilleri and Danilo Sampaio, researchers at Interactive Architecture Lab at UCL Bartlett School of Architecture, designed a sphere which would roam around using sensors to find its plants' desired environmental conditions. For more info, go to:

http://hyperallergic.com/293140/a-self-driving-greenhouse-ball-could-be-the-future-of-urban-gardens/


Monday, March 28, 2016

3D Printing + Prefabrication

ZAarchitects introduced "Smart Masonry", mixing advantages of 3D printing and prefabricating elements. For more information, go to 
http://www.archdaily.com/609108/digitized-bricks-zaarchitects-develop-smart-masonry