Property & Construction
Neighbourhood cooling system saves energy and reduces costs
Underground pipes transport chilled water to both commercial and residential buildings.
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Architecture & Design
London design studios are exploring the uses of red mud as a construction material
The result is a tile-like product that can be used in many ways across the construction and architectural sector.
Architecture & Design
Japanese architects design house on stilts to protect from adverse weather
The entire 112-square-metre house is supported by concrete piles that extend a depth of nine metres into the earth.
Property & Construction
AI vision tech detects inefficient construction processes
Buildots uses AI algorithms to detect any incongruences between the original design and what is taking place on the construction site.
Agriculture & Energy
A portable generator powered by renewables
The battery-run system reduces daily energy costs and can power multi-day emergency needs.
Architecture & Design
A prefab holiday house with transforming, flexible layout
The rooms change shape depending on the time of the day and the user’s needs, saving space and creating a more functional living environment.
Travel & Tourism
Luxury, eco-friendly hotel rooms on wheels
The modular suites are made of recycled and eco-friendly materials and include rooftop solar panels.
Architecture & Design
School made of bamboo promotes and sustains natural environment
Most of the structures of the Green School in Bali are built using bamboo designed in organic forms and shapes.
Property & Construction
Cross-laminated timber adds stability to buildings and reduces waste
CLT slabs are difficult to ignite in a fire, remain stable in an earthquake and allow buildings to be constructed faster.
Property & Construction
3D-printable composites could help maintain proper building temperatures
A new process can create building materials that better regulate indoor temperature and thus partially substitute our energy demanding heating and cooling systems.
Property & Construction
Self-powered home in Melbourne gives back to the grid
The house is amongst the first of its kind to act as a power station, supplying around 79 kwh of excess sustainable electricity to the grid daily.
Sustainability
Plain white paper remixed for use as AC replacement
The paper roof covering reflects sunlight and pulls heat out of a building for additional cooling.