Paint by Drone is a technological solution that proposes the idea of using the facades of construction sites as giant canvases for artistic expression. It is an idea developed by the International Design and Innovation Office, Carlo Ratti Associati. The ...
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Telosa: A Sustainable City in the American Desert
Billionaire Marc Lore has unveiled the plan to build a sustainable city, called Telosa, in the US. The former Walmart executive plans to build a sustainable metropolis in the American desert with $400 billion in funding. The 150,000-acre project aims ...
How does Improper Drainage Affect Asphalt Pavement?
A proper drainage system and its regular maintenance determine the longevity and stability of the asphalt pavement. On the other hand, improper maintenance of the pavement drainage system leads to eventual pavement deterioration, which results in huge repair and replacement ...
Russian Quintessential: Cantilever Pipe-Shaped Holiday Home
Moscow’s chief architect, Sergey Kuznetsov, designed a cantilever pipe-shaped holiday home named “Russian Quintessential” on the edge of a slope in Russia’s Nikola-Lenivets Art Park. The unique art object has been opened for the annual Archstoyanie Festival, also called Russia’s ...
Anti-Stripping Agent for Bituminous Mix
Anti-stripping agents are used for bituminous mixes and materials to ensure adhesion between bitumen and aggregates (hydrophilic), even when submerged in water. Material Requirement The anti-stripping agents shall consist of fatty acid amines having a long hydrocarbon chain. These agents ...
Façade Lighting Solutions For Building Structures
Facade lightings are illuminations provided to structures to highlight their architectural features and create a picturesque effect. The lights enhance the individual building features and aesthetic beauty of the structure, provide safety, and help the building stand out. Illuminating the ...
Natural Stone Flooring: Properties, Benefits & Drawbacks
Natural stones are the most elegant and luxurious flooring material for building construction. They are quarried from the earth’s surface and possess superior properties compared to artificial stone products. The typical natural stones used for flooring are marble, granite, limestone, ...
Alligator Cracking in Asphalt Pavement: Causes and Control
Alligator cracking is an interlaced cracking pattern observed on the asphalt pavement surface due to repeated traffic loading. Alligator cracks cause deterioration of asphalt pavement and resemble the scales on an alligator’s back. This article explains the leading causes and ...
Chezy’s and Manning’s Formula in Open Channel Flow
The flow of a liquid through a passage under atmospheric pressure is called an open channel flow. Chezy’s and Manning’s equations are two important formulas used to determine the velocity and discharge of an open channel flow. This article explains ...
Deep Learning in Construction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have become increasingly popular technologies among the masses. Even not-so-tech-savvy people are exposed to these cutting-edge technologies in one way or the other. While AI refers to a broad concept in which machines ...