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Take the Guesswork Out of Carpet Specifications
A client once told me that choosing carpet was much like choosing a diamond. Unless you had the right expertise and knew what to look...

Deen Gabriel
Aug 11, 20205 min read
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Construction Robots Will Have to Colonize Mars Before Humans
When the first humans finally set foot on Martian soil, itโs unlikely they will find themselves standing in an empty landscape like the...

Deen Gabriel
Aug 11, 20203 min read
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Hilti unveils its first exoskeleton
The new exoskeleton weighs about 4 pounds, Selz said, and is worn similarly to a backpack. Ideally, the worker wonโt realize the device...

Deen Gabriel
Aug 7, 20202 min read
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Textured feather-like roof tops wetland visitor center proposal in abu dhabi
London-based architecture firm dave edwards design has introduced the โfeathered fabricโ wetland visitor center in abu dhabi. the project...

Deen Gabriel
Aug 6, 20201 min read
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Solar-powered House of Music mimics the shape of an orchestra
Bologna-based Mario Cucinella Architects has crafted the House of Music, a solar-powered community landmark in the nearby commune of...

Deen Gabriel
Aug 6, 20202 min read
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New safety symbol required for South African plugs โ Here is what it means
The South African Bureau of Standards has updated the general requirements for plug and socket systems, which will result in changes to...

Deen Gabriel
Aug 4, 20202 min read
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WC Construction Industry To Prepare For Covid-19 Peak
Latest epidemiological models have revealed that the COVID-19 infection peak in the Western Cape will take place from late July through...

Deen Gabriel
Aug 4, 20203 min read
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Potato peels offer a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials
Many of the typical building materials used in construction โ like medium-density fiberboard (MDF) โ contain toxic materials and...

Deen Gabriel
Aug 3, 20202 min read
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How to transform your home with colour
A smart homeowner chooses a paint colour that not only looks good, but that doesnโt need to be changed every year - a paint that lasts...

Deen Gabriel
Aug 3, 20203 min read
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How to mix old tires and building rubble to make sustainable roads
Construction, renovation and demolition account for about half the waste produced annually worldwide, while around 1 billion scrap tires...

Deen Gabriel
Jul 30, 20202 min read
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Contractor builds dam in Japan with robots
Confronted with Japanโs chronic construction labour shortage, contractor Obayashi is building a dam almost entirely with robots....

Deen Gabriel
Jul 29, 20201 min read
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The rise of advanced technology in construction
Even at the start of this century, just two decades ago, the idea of superimposing a 3D representation of a 2D building plan on a...

Deen Gabriel
Jul 28, 20204 min read
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South Africa names first projects in R2.3-trillion infrastructure programme
South Africaโs presidency has designated the countryโs priority infrastructure projects, paving the way for the beginning of private...

Deen Gabriel
Jul 27, 20201 min read
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Off-grid home threads through a South African riverine forest
When a nature-loving elderly couple tapped South African architecture firm Frankie Pappas to design their new home, they requested a...

Deen Gabriel
Jul 27, 20202 min read
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Water irrigation reservoir and spa in Nepal will harness the power of fog
This unique reservoir and spa design by Margot Krasojeviฤ Architecture for the Ilam District of Eastern Nepal proposes a fog-harvesting...

Deen Gabriel
Jul 27, 20202 min read
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7 easy DIY projects to refresh your home
Spring is only a month away and it's the perfect time to show off your new decor items and fresh look of your home. But before you'd want...

Deen Gabriel
Jul 27, 20203 min read
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Europe's largest 3D printer builds two-story house
In just a few short years, 3D printed architecture tech has matured from producing basic hut-like homes to creating a community of...

Deen Gabriel
Jul 22, 20202 min read
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Which face coverings are best for preventing jobsite coronavirus spread?
While any face covering will help contain the usual droplets that come from coughing, sneezing and even speaking, there are things to...

Deen Gabriel
Jul 20, 20204 min read
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Chicago office building constructed with coronavirus-fighting features
When it opens later this summer, a $26 million Chicago office building will be one of the first in the country to boast features designed...

Deen Gabriel
Jul 20, 20203 min read
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Leaner, greener, expanding concrete pre-stresses itself as it forms
One of the ways the strength and durability of concrete can be improved is by incorporating tensioned steel tendons before it is cast,...

Deen Gabriel
Jul 20, 20202 min read
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