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Society United States

3. April 2023

Once Among the Most Deadly Occupations, Now Much Safer

Construction, an occupation that once used to be among the most dangerous in the world, has steadily gotten safer over the course of the 20th century.

Technology

Technology USA

13. October 2022

Flying Robots and 3D Printing: The Future of Construction

A team of flying robots may soon take over future construction sites, especially in areas that would otherwise be out of human reach.

Technology

Technology USA

23. July 2022

A More Ecological Version of Cement Is in the Works!

A startup based in Colorado, United States, is developing a green alternative to the highly polluting traditional cement by replacing limestone, its main material, with less-emitting rocks, revolutionizing the formula without negatively impacting the industry.

Technology

21. August 2021

These Wooden Buildings Provide Shelter and Reduce Emissions

Since 70% Sweden’s territory is covered with forests, it is only natural that the Scandinavian country opts for a material such as timber in its constructions to resolve its housing shortage problem in a sustainable way.

Environment

Environment Switzerland

3. August 2021

Designers Turn Used Eggshells Into… Tiles!

An ethical design studio based in Switzerland has found a way to transform discarded eggshells into stylish wall tiles, thus diverting waste from ending up in landfills and making the construction industry a more sustainable one.

Society

Society France

7. May 2020

Use 50% Straw, Wood or Hemp to Construct Public Buildings, France Orders

In a goal to meet the nation’s climate action plan, France is requiring all new public buildings to contain at least 50% wood or other eco-responsible material – such as straw or hemp – by 2022.

Society

Society Spain

26. March 2020

Barcelona Builds Affordable Homes – Out of Shipping Containers!

A building near Barcelona’s Las Ramblas area in Spain is not a typical one: made from disused shipping containers, the structure was built to provide affordable homes and help tackle the city’s social housing crisis.

Animals

Animals USA

23. February 2020

New Construction Laws Ask for Glass That Birds Can See – to Keep Them Safer

Building collisions cause up to one billion bird deaths in the U.S. per year. In response, New York City introduced a new bird-friendly building legislation – enforcing rules on building design, use of glass and other factors that affect bird mortality.

Technology

Technology Japan

13. January 2020

“City of the Future” with Wooden Houses, Robots and E-Cars – and Built by a Car Company

The world's largest car company, Toyota, unveiled a project to build the “city of the future” in Japan, consisting of mostly-wooden buildings, zero-emission vehicles and solar power.

Environment

26. September 2019

Upcycling: Empty Beer Cans Become Trailblazer for Earth-Friendly Construction

Houses made with everyday objects are becoming more and more popular to promote the benefits of upcycling and show what mixing eco-consciousness with creativity can lead to.