by GCO | Dec 9, 2020 | News
Brief The 100 Step Garden, designed by architect Tadao Ando as a memorial to victims of a 1995 earthquake in Japan, features exposed concrete steps. Ando says the park represents “a symbol of rebirth that commemorates death and devastation by celebrating their...
by GCO | Dec 9, 2020 | News
Brief A Stellenbosch University study of extrusion-based 3D-printed concrete has revealed triaxial, spheroid-shaped air voids that were elongated and flat in the print direction. “It is inaccurate to qualify the homogeneity of typically fissile 3D-printed...
by GCO | Dec 8, 2020 | Articles, News
Brief Snøhetta’s Airside skyscraper will mitigate its huge glass and steel presence with a series of greenery covered terraces and plazas. Additionally, the tower will boast energy efficient design, including a focus on natural light and ventilation. ...
by GCO | Dec 8, 2020 | Articles, News
Brief Adding graphene powder to concrete can make the material stronger, according to studies by Adrian Nixon, the editor of the Nixene Journal. Graphene also is an ideal material for roads that contain sensors, which can be deployed for smart and sustainable cities,...
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