These New Biomaterials Can Help Decarbonize Fashion and Construction
Designers are imagining a future where bacteria powers both clothing and cement—and their ideas are coming to a shop near you......»»
This AI-for-fashion lets you launch and run a clothing line with just a prompt
CALA’s technology uses AI tools to design, manufacture, and ship garments, making it easier for independent designers to start their own labels. For years, I’ve felt a gap in my wardrobe in the months where the cold just begins to cree.....»»
Apple wants to build 324,000 square feet of office space in North Carolina
Apple has officially filed the paperwork to move ahead with the first stage of its plans for construction on its Research Triangle Park campus in North Carolina.Apple's planned North Carolina campus will sit near RaleighFive years after its plans lea.....»»
How India"s "slum-free" redevelopment fails residents by ignoring their design insights and needs
I'm in Ahmedabad, India, standing where families once built their homes under the shade of large trees. Today, those houses are a flattened dust bowl at the edge of a construction site. Apartment buildings are replacing the low-rise, high-density set.....»»
Building activity produces 18% of emissions and a shocking 40% of our landfill waste
Architecture, engineering and construction employ 1.2 million people in Australia and account for 9% of GDP. But our biggest services sector also produces roughly 40% of landfill waste and accounts for 18.1% of Australia's carbon footprint. The secto.....»»
Simultaneous multi-material embedded printing for 3D heterogeneous structures
Publishing in the journal International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, the team led by researchers based at the State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems deposited different biomaterials simultaneously and precisely into the yiel.....»»
BOE"s Gen 8 IT OLED production line could be delayed due to lack of approval from Bejing"s government
BOE's Gen 8 IT OLED production line will be stationed in the B16 factory in Chengdu, China. However, rumors came out that although foundation construction has begun, the investments for the Gen 8 IT OLED production line have not yet been approved by.....»»
Hyundai, LG Energy plan $4.3B EV battery plant in Ga.
The plant, to be built adjacent to Hyundai's new EV factory under construction near Savannah, Ga., will have an annual capacity of 30 GWh, enough to power 300,000 electric vehicles......»»
Hyundai Motor, LG plan $4.3 billion EV battery plant in Georgia
The plant, to be built adjacent to Hyundai's new EV factory under construction near Savannah, Ga., will have an annual capacity of 30 GWh, enough to power 300,000 electric vehicles......»»
How NASA plans to melt the Moon—and build on Mars
3D-printed melted regolith may be the way to build on the Moon and Mars. Enlarge / Mars Dune Alpha is the first structure built for NASA by the Moon to Mars Planetary Autonomous Construction Technology team. (credit: ICON).....»»
2 killed, others hurt in severe storms north of Houston
Two people were killed and several others were hurt Tuesday afternoon when a home that was under construction collapsed as strong storms hit north of Houston in the Conroe area......»»
Even weak traffic noise has a negative impact on work performance, finds Swedish research
As Swedish cities are densified at a fast pace, there is now construction very close to roads and thoroughfares—land that was considered unthinkable for development just a decade ago......»»
Automotive PCB maker Dynamic accelerates new plant construction in Thailand
Taiwan-based automotive PCB maker Dynamic Electronics has accelerated the construction of its new plant in Thailand, which is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2024......»»
New book asks whether the benefits of AI will be shared widely or feed inequality
The Dark Ages were not entirely dark. Advances in agriculture and building technology increased Medieval wealth and led to a wave of cathedral construction in Europe. However, it was a time of profound inequality. Elites captured virtually all econom.....»»
Why we should embrace the joy of dressing "outside of the lines" like Gen Z
Have you seen that cargo pants are back? Young people are once again swishing down hallways and they might even be wearing Crocs on their feet, because these are cool now too. For many this could be seen as dressing "badly" but Y2K (2000s fashion) is.....»»
How much wood can we expect from European forests?
The energy crisis has shown Europe the need to become more self-sufficient in resources. Wood is one of those resources, used in the construction sector, for example, and is already largely produced in the EU itself. The demand for wood is still incr.....»»
Stellantis stops construction of Canada EV battery module plant over federal funds
Stellantis and LG Energy ceased some construction of its planned EV battery factory in Windsor, Ontario, as it continues to spar with the federal government over financial assistance......»»
Roku announces competitive monitoring system
Roku has just dropped a bombshell with their new home monitoring devices, and they’re not just any old security system. In typical Roku fashion, they’ve gone above and beyond to give you not just security, but also some colourful, funky home deco.....»»
New Largan plant on track for equipment move-in
Smartphone-lens module specialist Largan Precision is on track to complete the construction of its new plant in Taiwan despite slow sales in the first four months......»»
Experts expect about 50% fewer new coal-fired power plants than announced
For the climate, it is a shocking number: By the middle of last year, the capacity of new coal-fired power plants under construction or planned totaled 476 gigawatts worldwide. If all were built and ran until the end of their economic lifetime, this.....»»
LEGO Bricktales Makes its Way to Android Devices
Unlike most other LEGO games that feature action and adventure gameplay, LEGO Bricktales gives players a more construction-focused playing experience. A while back, we mentioned that LEGO’s console title “LEGO Bricktales”.....»»