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3D-Printed Neighborhoods: Mass Production for Affordable Housing

The Constructor

3D-printed neighborhoods represent a revolutionary approach to housing construction, using large-scale additive manufacturing technology to rapidly produce durable, sustainable homes at a fraction of traditional costs. As affordable housing shortages intensify globally, 3D printing is […]

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Micro-Housing: A Revolutionary Approach to Urban Living

The Constructor

Micro-housing is a revolutionary approach to urban living, designed to maximize functionality within minimal square footage. These innovative dwellings combine ingenious design, transformable elements, and cutting-edge technology to create comfortable homes in footprints as small as 150-400 square feet.

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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

Construction Specifier

Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. What is Passive House?

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Are 3D-printed buildings the future of sustainable construction?

Lets Build

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re efficient.

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Jury Awards Millions in Sustainable Hog Case

Green Building Law Update

There is faith that the Fourth Circuit will restore certainty to our food supply and not allow the national movement toward ‘humanely raised’ hogs to be stalled by a handful of plaintiffs who bought houses near existing hog farms, and now complain that grandpa does not smell like lemon drops. Also fascinating are the arguments made at trial.

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Can Built-For-Rent Sustain a Frenzied Housing Market?

Pro Builder

Can Built-For-Rent Sustain a Frenzied Housing Market? Buyers unable to afford for-sale homes are finding affordability and a range of housing options in the built-for-rent sector. Wed, 07/13/2022 - 10:39.

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Sustainable Building and Design in Australia

Natural Building

This contemporary Australian home by Sustainable Building and Design, completed in 2020, showcases what is possible when sustainability is the goal. They were able to recycle and reuse the following in the home: Hardwood reclaimed from dismantling the original house used for cladding, door frames, wall features and front door.