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From VR experiences at in-person events to online webinars, there are several opportunities to explore Future World Vision. See the full list of events to find one that fits your calendar.

C-Crete, a portland-cement-free concrete that is workable and has great flowability for construction projects, is being placed in a building foundation in Seattle. (Image courtesy of R. Savary, C-Crete Technologies)

Is low- to no-carbon cement the future of construction?

C-Crete Technologies has unveiled a portland-cement-free mix that it hopes will change the concrete market.

Image courtesy of 2023 Go Below Underground Adventure

‘Deep Sleep’ takes underground construction to extreme depths

An old 1,375 ft deep Welsh slate mine has been transformed with cabins built in a 50 ft high underground chamber with a 130 ft by 50 ft wide footprint.

Made from a so-called green cement product, the 3D-printed houses range in size from 400 sq ft to 900 sq ft. (Rendering courtesy Hive3D)

3D printing builds eco-friendly houses in Texas town

The developers set out to re-create what ancient Romans and Greeks accomplished with pozzolanic cement, but with modern performance levels.

Human hand and robot hand

What does human-machine intelligence mean for civil engineers?

Machine intelligence can be a powerful tool to address problems in the civil engineering field that traditional computational approaches cannot resolve.

Oil refinery building (Rendering © Engram)

Oil refinery buildings repurposed for a fossil-fuel-free future

MVRDV designs Hangzhou Oil Refinery Factory Park in Hangzhou, China, adding power to the grid and amenities to the historic Grand Canal.

Exterior of rounded building architecture

What’s the most significant threat to resilient infrastructure?

Resilient infrastructure is essential for communities as extreme weather becomes more commonplace. But resilient infrastructure isn’t simply about protecting against storms either.

Digital city

Designing a new generation of smart infrastructure

Advanced technologies and innovations present a unique opportunity to design a new generation of smart infrastructure for the future.

Severe weather disaster

New ASCE-NOAA report details tangible needs, progress toward climate-resilient infrastructure

The partnership forged between ASCE and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration two years ago continues to bear fruit.

Wind power turbines

Renewable energy to grow a record amount in 2023, report says

Surging growth in solar photovoltaics and a rebound in wind power will result in the largest absolute annual increase ever in renewable energy capacity.

The South Platte River, shown here just north of Brighton, Colorado, is one of the main sources of surface water in the state. (Image courtesy of Annie Kitchen, Brown and Caldwell)

Colorado Drought Summit highlights water challenges, solutions

With droughts expected to intensify in Colorado in the future, multiple sectors with varied water needs met to highlight collaborative and innovative solutions.

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See how Future World Vision comes to life through an immersive VR experience.

Cities of the Future film, Singapore

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Stay updated on the upcoming Future World Vision giant-screen film, Cities of the Future.

Mega City 2070 platform

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Create and share your own custom tour of Mega City 2070.

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