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Could metamaterials steer seismic waves away from buildings?
New research into topological metamaterials suggests promising “seismic cloaking” possibilities.
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.
‘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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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