Texas, a community of 3D printed houses built by robots is born
An innovative community of 3D printed homes is rising near Austin, Texas, by a fleet of robots.
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LionGlass, the "King of glass" arrives: 10 times more resistant and more ecological
The new super-resistant and green glass created by an American university could revolutionize our daily lives.
Floating bamboo houses: the green anti-flood idea comes from Vietnam
A Vietnamese company reinvents living with a floating bamboo house, to resist flooding "exacerbated" by climate change.
Germany, the first photovoltaic cycle path is underway
The first cycle path covered by photovoltaic panels is in Freiburg: it will be the lead project for other "solar corridors" in Europe.
Tracking of company vans: the future for safer fleets
Companies that own fleets of vehicles carry out activities that can pose significant risks to the safety of their employees and the reputation of the company itself. For this reason, the adoption of technologies such as GPS tracking systems for vans can be an effective way to improve the safety of company activities and prevent accidents or mishaps. GPS for company vans: all the advantages of a correctly tracked fleet Locating company vans via a GPS tracking system can… Read more
Technology and companies: what's the point in Italy?
New technologies have been pervading all production sectors of Italian industry for decades now. Already in 2020, over 80% of SMEs implemented half of the technologies designated by Europe to define a digital company, according to what was found by ISTAT. However, the journey still seems long and there is still a long way to go. Companies are working hard to implement new machinery and automate processes, through software and programs that can manage workflows automatically and without ... Read more
Figures, the super startup that emerged "from nothing" shows its first humanoid robots
Figures, "All Stars" of robotics who in just a few months have already brought out the prototypes of their humanoid robots, are certain: "they are the most advanced in the world".
Energy House, the mega UK laboratory that controls the time to test houses of the future
Simulate weather conditions: from sunshine to extreme cold, everything is possible in Energy House Labs, the laboratory that controls the weather.
Here comes the insulating super biochar: it captures CO2 and is transformed into fertilizer
The Swiss Empa institute is working to transform vegetal carbon into a formidable sustainable insulator that is friendly to both construction and the environment.
London, the Black & White Building is made of wood that 'regrows in 137 minutes'
A building for work purposes made entirely of "fast-growing" wood opens in London. How fast, exactly?
Double-deck 3D printing: we're starting to get serious
400 square meters, two floors, walls already printed with compartments and shelves: 3D technology for construction is going ever higher.
What will the future work look like in 2043?
Three paradigms for understanding how and to what extent future work will be influenced, reduced, distorted by technology.
THE PARKS, Africa will have its self-sufficient city of the future
A self-sufficient city: “THE PARKS” intends to produce energy, water and food through renewable sources.
How to embrace the next, unimaginable change of the world
Not everyone grasps the speed and scale of the change that AI will bring to our lives. Here are some rules to best deal with it.
5 technology predictions for 2023
Tech predictions for next year abound: among others, we have these 5 on the “watchlist”. Here they are.
Three houses that can save the world
Three examples (and a reflection) on how the world can be saved by changing construction methods, materials and mechanisms.
China, a 26-storey skyscraper to raise 1 million pigs a year
The imposing structure for breeding (and slaughtering) pigs raises many doubts about the risks of zoonoses, which after Covid are more than legitimate
Can a universal basic income solve homelessness?
Our cities have become makeshift shelters. On the margins of our "development" there are millions of homeless people without a future. A study points to universal basic income as the key to solving the problem.
France, Symbiose project: greenhouse on the roof of a building warms residents
Free vegetables and lighter bills: the French social housing project of a greenhouse on the roof of a building was a triumph.
Aro Homes replaces ruins with modular homes that generate more energy than used
The company "incubated" by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has launched itself into the negative impact modular homes market.
Transparent wood may soon replace plastic
A study has found that transparent wood could be a more sustainable alternative to glass or plastic, typically used for car windshields, packaging and biomedical devices.
