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Designing for Two Worlds: How Space Exploration is Shaping the Future of Architecture on Earth

Diogo Borges Ferreira — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Space exploration isn’t merely a testament to human ambition or a quest for new territories and resources. Our ventures beyond Earth’s atmosphere are driven by a deeper purpose: to understand better our place in the cosmos and to pioneer innovations that can transform life on our home planet.

Three Self-Healing Materials That Could Change the Future of Construction

Rory Stott — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Buildings, regrettably, don't last forever. Until recently, the only way to increase a building's lifespan was ongoing maintenance, which can be expensive, time-consuming and in the case of infrastructure such as bridges or roads, inconvenient. Beyond that, periodic replacement of the entire structure was an option, however this is clearly not a sustainable solution, especially considering the amount of CO2-releasing concrete used in modern construction.

Six "Miracle" Materials That Will Change Their Industries

Dina Spector, Business Insider — Wed, 21 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The following six "miracle" materials could be headed straight into your home, office, car and more. Dina Spector at Business Insider recently rounded up the six most promising materials. As of now, their potential applications have just scratched the surface, but the possibilities are endless. Presented by AD Materials.