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Less concrete in building design with the aid of AI
- Sep, 13, 2023
- Concrete Structures Structural Optimization Structural Design Performance-Based Design Other Structural
- United States
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials worldwide. The concrete industry contributes significantly to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, accounting for an estimated 8% of the worl...
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A 3D-Printed house to be made entirely from bio-based materials
- Dec, 09, 2022
- Structural Design Structural Optimization Performance-Based Design
- United States
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Maine doesn’t have enough affordable housing or enough workers to build more, but it does have quite a bit of excess wood fiber from its substantial forestry industry. Seeking a solution to those pro...
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Washington, D.C.: First mass timber commercial office building opens
- Dec, 07, 2022
- Wood Structures Performance-Based Design Structural Design Sustainable Development Standards And Design Codes Structural Optimization
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The office building at 80 M Street SE in Washington, D.C., might not stand out if you walked past it. It sits comfortably between several other office buildings, all sporting the same modern exterior...
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Saudi Arabia: the world’s tallest on-site 3D printed building completed
- Nov, 29, 2022
- Structural Design Performance-Based Design Structural Optimization Other Structural Sustainable Development
- Saudi Arabia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
North America may lead the development in terms of the amount of new 3D printed buildings. However, Europe and The Middle East are clearly leading the way in the use of 3D construction printing techn...
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Backyard homes to be built by 3D printers
- Jul, 20, 2022
- Structural Design Performance-Based Design Sustainable Development Structural Optimization Structural Systems Structure Types
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Ross Maguire, CEO of Azure Printed Homes, is holding what looks like a piece of white plastic but he says it’s the future of accessory dwelling units, or more commonly known as ADUs, that clients can...
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