When the hell did building a house become so complicated? Don’t let the folks on HGTV fool you. The process of building a home nowadays is incredibly painful. Just applying for the necessary permits can be a soul-crushing undertaking that’ll have you running around the city, filling out useless forms, and waiting in motionless lines […]
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From unzipped office buildings to melting houses, this artist’s architectural illusions are mind-bending
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Artist Alex Chinneck is well-known for his mind-bending architectural illusions. This time, he unzipped a soon-to-be-demolished office building in Ashford, Kent, UK. Talking about the ephemerality of his artwork, he mentioned, “I think something has got a heightened chance of legacy if it’s only there for a shorter period of time.” Read more…
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By automating code compliance, UpCodes AI is “the spellcheck for buildings”
For many architects, the hardest part of their job starts after they finish designing a building, when the onerous process of code compliance begins. Written to ensure the safety and accessibility of buildings, codes dictate everything from the height and depth of stairs and where railings end, to the amount of floor space in front […]
View More By automating code compliance, UpCodes AI is “the spellcheck for buildings”It took around 45 hours of 3D printing to build this 1,076 square-foot house
3D HOUSING 05 is a 3D-printed home built on-site at Cesare Beccaria in Milan. It covers and area of 1,076 square feet and its printing process took 48 hours split over the course of a week. When the building’s life cycle comes to an end, its debris ca…
View More It took around 45 hours of 3D printing to build this 1,076 square-foot houseCleaning this roof is an absolute nightmare—but at least it looks cool
The Esplanade Theatre in Singapore features a one-of-a-kind roof design, with thousands of triangulated glass elements and sunshades. Unfortunately, the designers didn’t really think through the cleaning process… which takes about two months and has…
View More Cleaning this roof is an absolute nightmare—but at least it looks coolThis drill adapter could make your handyman projects a lot less annoying
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Everyone has a tale of a home DIY project gone wrong and abandoned halfway through. The downfall usually comes after you’ve been working on something for hours and then get to the “how the hell am I supposed to reach that?” part.
Well, someone figured out how the hell you’re going to reach it, and it’s the Flex Drill Adapter from Vista Shops. Read more…
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Timelapse of a dude building a log cabin by hand is oddly satisfying
Ever want to build yourself a nice cabin in the woods? Outdoorsman Shawn James can help you out.
Using basic tools and the power of his own body, James managed to build a rustic, off-the-grid log cabin, and captured nearly every step in the proce…
Oracle to buy construction collaboration software maker Aconex for $1.2B in cash
Oracle will pay $1.2 billion in cash to buy construction software developer Aconex, the companies announced today. Based in Melbourne, Aconex’s cloud-based software allow teams working on building projects to collaborate and share documents. Oracle agreed to pay AUD $7.80 (about $5.97) per share in cash for a total of $1.2 billion. This price represents a 47% premium over… Read More