Apis Cor company has successfully created a 3D printed house that was built in less than a day. The house is printed using a concrete mixture as the medium to construct the walls which are reinforced with fiberglass. Strong but lightweight materials are used in the houseās flat roof to allow for fast construction as… Continue reading 3D Printed House Built in One Day
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Famous Homes with Amazing Features
John from Mental Floss gives a tour of some of the world’s most famous homes with amazing features. Watch the video below.
Time-Lapse Video of Disneyland Park Construction
In celebration of its upcoming 60th anniversary, Disney posted a classic time lapse footage that document the construction of its California theme park construction dated back to 1954. Watch the video below.
Building A 57-Story Skyscraper in Just 19 Days
The Chinese are famous for using prefabricated modular technology. AĀ construction company calledĀ Broad Group completed a 57-story skyscraper in just 19 days, by using prefab modules, sometimes at a rate of three floors per day. Their reduced use of concrete means itās more eco-friendly as well. The China Academy of Building Research has confirmed that the… Continue reading Building A 57-Story Skyscraper in Just 19 Days
Artist Uses Mirrors To Make a Transparent Desert Cabin
AmericanĀ artistĀ Phillip K Smith IIIĀ has addedĀ mirrored panelsĀ to the walls of an oldĀ desert cabinĀ inĀ Mojave Desert, California to create theĀ illusionĀ ofĀ transparency. The mirrors partially cover the buildingās exterior walls, as well as the windows and doorway toĀ blend in to the beautiful surroundings. Watch the video below.
30-Story Hotel Building Built in 15 Days
A 30-story hotel in China rises from ground to completion in just 15 days!Ā The hotel is so solid that it can resist a 9 magnitude earthquake.Ā Ā It’s also five times moreĀ energy efficientĀ than an average building of its size. Watch the hotel being built in the time-lapseĀ video below.