Coffee Waste Turned into Eco-Friendly Building Material for Stronger Construction

Medicine & Technology Jan 05, 2024

A study reveals that waste coffee grounds prove to be valuable for enhancing concrete strength, pioneering eco-friendly construction practices. Continue reading to learn more.

Ancient Puebloans Established a Great Mysterious City in Today's New Mexico; Here's How They Could Have Done It

Feb 28, 2023

Considering the weight of timber chunks used for construction, scientists explored how ancient Puebloans could have made a significant, mysterious city in today's New Mexico. They came up with a possible logistic hack: tumplines. Read to learn more details.

Boston Dynamics' Atlas Robot Can Climb Stairs, Balance Itself Across Plank, Do 540-Degree Flip [Watch]

Jan 19, 2023

Boston Dynamics' robot Atlas showed off its new set of skills. Read the article to know its features and watch its acrobatic gopher skills.

Necropolis Dating Back to Ancient Rome Unearthed from Gaza Strip Construction Site

Jun 27, 2022

A security guard in one of the Gaza Strip's construction sites discovered a mysterious clue that links to the true heritage of the region. Learn more about the discovery and how it relates to the history of Israel and the Hamas.

SaxaVord to Start Construction in the UK for the First British Vertical Orbital Launch in Late 2022

Apr 12, 2022

SaxaVord will begin construction of a spaceport on the Shetland Islands in Scotland. Learn more about the first British vertical orbital launch later this year.

Nanomaterials Incorporated Into Ordinary Cement for More Durable Construction

Jun 22, 2021

Researchers at the Northwestern University have recently formed a smarter, tougher, and highly functional cement by introducing nanoparticles into ordinary cement.

Elon Musk's SpaceX Launch Platforms in the Ocean: Are Regular Space Trips Possible in Deimos, Phobos Sites?

Jun 02, 2021

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently announced the company is building Deimos and Phobos launch platforms in the ocean by 2022.

Fast Deterioration of Concrete and Asphalt Finally Uncovered in New Study

May 14, 2021

A new study has revealed what causes the deterioration of modern structures built of concrete and asphalt over time - the presence of small amounts of organic matter.

Unusual Design and Innovative Methods: Dubai’s Museum of the Future Opens on World Expo 2020

Nov 08, 2019

Killa Design's winning design for the Museum of the Future is currently under construction with a due date set on October 2020, in time for the World Expo.

Expert Tips for Designing Cooler Buildings

Aug 10, 2019

One way to combat hot temperatures depends largely in the building design. Experts say that there are strategies that can be done to come up with cooler buildings even from the design phase itself.

Ceramic Tiling Tips and Techniques for DIYers

Jul 15, 2019

Experts have put together a list of techniques and tips that should be followed if a homeowner is thinking about finishing a DIY tiling project on their own.

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Gets Building Permit 137 Years After Construction Started

Jun 10, 2019

Architect Gaudi has filed for a permit in 1885 from the town hall of Sant Marti. However, the architect never received the answer.

MuDD Architects Used Drones to Build a House

Jun 08, 2019

During a recent design show in Milan, Italy, the firm has demonstrated the use of a drone in building a shelter.

Gulf Oil Building: the Project that Started it All for I.M. Pei

May 23, 2019

Finishing a building with a low budget of around $7 per square foot is no problem for I.M. Pei.

Democratic Resettlement Community in Namibia Uses Sand-Filled Bottles For Construction

Apr 25, 2019

The Democratic Resettlement Community (DRC) found a way to provide proper structures for the settlers.