called unfold form, the fan-shaped structure uses up to 60 percent less concrete and 90 percent less steel than the conventional reinforced concrete floor slab.

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planning 'house W' as a self-sufficient dwelling in hokkaido, florian busch suggests that 'a house is a plant for living with.'

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in their 3D printing method, the scientists use steam and carbon dioxide captured as the by-products of industrial processes in the concrete mix.

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when the sails are not able to tap into these energy sources during the journey, the two propeller shafts can also produce electricity and act as hydro turbines.

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zero labs' electric land rover series 109 is both an homage to retro car design and a push toward 'the future we need.'

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to help tackle the infrastructure gap in EV adoption, BMW's platform urban-X lends resources to scientists and engineering startups.

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the accra-based studio speaks to designboom about challenging architectural norms through community, material reuse, indigenous practices, and more.

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led by a team at the university of tokyo, the researchers’ recycled concrete blocks with carbon dioxide are strong enough to be used in building houses.

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the aircraft may start regional flights for up to 30 passengers at a time as soon as the aerospace company receives its ‘type’ certification.

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instead of regular fuel, the vehicle injects hydrogen directly into the cylinders, which are specially made for the engine.

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