These Cute Little Drones Could 3-D Print a House. A swarm of super cute, 3-D printing robots called "Minibuilders" could replace construction workers in the near future.
Minibuilders Three robots working in conjunction can lay a foundation, build walls, roofs, and even act as a handyman fixing weak spots on demand. Minibuilders employs a specially formulated, thermosetting build material made from 60% marble powder and 40% Axson Easymax which is cured using a pair of heat guns attached to the robots. These little laborers are directed by a master unit that also dispenses the concrete mixture through long tubes. But each robot has some built-in smarts. Slit House / EASTERN Design Office. Designed for an 80 year old woman, EASTERN Design Office’s Slit House, a reinforced concrete residential project, “presents her both a life space with a soft light and an interesting experience of scale unlikely in a house.”
Situated in an old Japanese city on a site 50 meters by 7.5 meters, the home has long slits that run along a 22 centimeter thick wall, making the interior space open, while providing enough privacy. More about the home and more images after the break. The slits allow natural light to activate strategic areas of the house during the course of the day. The World's Skinniest House. Art 1. Optical Design. Dubai Architecture- The Burj al Alam, or The World Tower.
Upon completion it will rank as the world's highest hotel. It is expected to be finished by 2009. At 480 meters it will only be 28 meters shorter than the Taipei 101. The Trump International Hotel & Tower, which will be the centerpiece of one of the palm islands, The Palm Jumeirah. Dubailand. Dubailand will be built on 3 billion square feet (107 miles^2) at an estimated $20 billion price tag. Dubai Sports City. Currently, the Walt Disney World Resort is the #1 tourist destination in the world. The Dubai Marina is an entirely man made development that will contain over 200 highrise buildings when finished. The Dubai Mall will be the largest shopping mall in the world with over 9 million square feet of shopping and around 1000 stores. STEVEN HOLL ARCHITECTS.
Is This Hidden Architectural Gem Another &Blade Runner& Building? Each day, thousands of people walk by 5 Beekman, a pretty yet unassuming building in Lower Manhattan, never guessing what could be found within.
Scouting New York, a blog written by a location scout that's a must-read for local history freaks, got invited inside for an incredible peek at an architectural gem that's hidden in plain sight. Mr. Hermann's Opus: The Glass Pavilion in Montecito, California. “This house is my opus.
It’s my greatest achievement of a 20-year career” – Steve Hermann Set within a 3.5 acre estate of oak groves, the Glass Pavilion in Montecito, California envelops you in the natural beauty of its surroundings. There is so much glass, that if you are the ‘stone-throwing’ type, you probably shouldn’t live here… - List price: $35 million USD - Location: Montecito, California - Lot: 3.5 acres - Size: 13,875 square feet (1,290 sq meters) - 5 Bedrooms - 5.5 Bathrooms - Project duration: 6 years. Tangga House by Guz Architects. By Eric • Mar 23, 2011 • Selected Work The Tangga House is another Singapore’s dream home designed by Guz Architects.
Completed in 2009, the 7,663 square foot residence is located in Holland Village, an elite district of Singapore that is famous amongst the expatriate community. The luxury single-family home gives the owners the opportunity to live in harmony and comfort with nature, in Singapore’s hot tropical climate. High Fashion Home Blog: Top 10 Green Architecture Projects 2008: Inhabitat. Inhabitat featured the top 10 most impressive green architecture projects in 2008.
I really only wanted to highlight a couple, but I really couldn't help myself. These projects are absolutely jaw-dropping feats of ingenuity and innovation. Greenpix Zero Energy Wall The 2008 Olympic Games in China featured several architectural marvels. The Greenpix Zero Energy Wall was definitely one of the biggest hits. This modern structure goes against the classical designs of traditional cathedrals.
- StumbleUpon. Allandale House by William O’Brien Jr. Allandale House by William O’Brien Jr Cambridge-based architect William O’Brien Jr has calculated the Allandale House project, a small vacation home mainly intended for families.
The residence really is a unique, striking, modern piece of architecture, manipulating unconventional housing shapes and creating wonderful opportunities for luxury living. Surrounded by a lovely, stunning forest area, the house is offered an alternatively beautiful and traditional dimension. Luxury Villa Amanzi, Thailand by Original Vision Studio.
Luxury Villa Amanzi, Thailand by Original Vision Studio The Villa Amanzi by Architect firm Original Vision Studio is a stunning modern vacation residence located in the exclusive Cape Sol on the West coast of Phuket, Thailand.
Villa Amanzi is a stunning six bedroom residence with a 15m infinity pool and breathtaking views over the Andaman Sea. This luxury villa enjoys a spectacular headland location along Kamala’s exclusive Millionaires Mile and captures cool gentle breezes all year round with uninterrupted sea views from every vantage point, in one of the most breathtaking locations Phuket has to offer. The contemporary design features ultra modern architecture and interiors that combine to provide guests with the optimal environment to relax and unwind in unspoilt luxury. Photograpghy by Marc Gerritsen & Helicam Asia Aerial Photography About Richard Barker Love Interior Design & Exotic Travel? May 19, 2011 | Phuket Thailand Travel | View comments.