Category: Carbon footprint

3D printed architecture that is both practical and beautiful

     

ICON and Lake|Flato Architects have produced one of the best examples, to date of a 3D printed structure that not only looks cool but also addresses current environmental technologies in architecture. Icon CEO and Co-Founder, Jason Ballard, claims that the curvilinear, organic shapes of “House Zero” cost the same to produce, as traditional linear walls. In addition, […]

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Reduced carbon emissions concrete developed by Snøhetta and partner

   

Reducing the carbon footprint by the building and construction industry; specifically concrete, has taken a significant step forward. Making good on their commitment as a signatory of the Call on Carbon initiative; the international architectural firm Snøhetta has teamed up with startup Saferock. The collaborative research has led to the development of a net-zero concrete […]

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