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Building-integrated photovoltaics for urban energy solutions
Integrating solar technology into architectural features requires a sophisticated comprehension of both architecture and photovoltaics.
Startup transforms coal ash into eco-friendly cement, slashes CO2 by 30%
The team suggests that treated ash could potentially replace up to 30% of cement, which is the binding agent in concrete.
Merging ventilation and conditioning for high-performance buildings
Optimizing ventilation and atmospheric condition is central to the successful conformance with the demands of high-performance buildings.
Switzerland's high-tech GoldenPass Express train
Essentially, the train approaches Zweisimmen Station at 15 km/s, the transition zone is entered and the moving components in the bogie mechanism are unlocked.
McElroy equipment plays part in World Cup pitch preparation
Grass newly planted at the Atlanta, Georgia, stadium for World Cup games will benefit from the high-quality irrigation system.
Earthworm-inspired robot burrows faster, cheaper and smarter to lay underground power line
Much like earthworms, which move by contracting their body segments in a wave-like motion, the new robot employs a mechanism of alternating segment expansion and retraction to achieve locomotion.
ABB’s ERH motor delivers simplicity and efficiency for air handling applications
This advanced motor technology delivers plug-and-play, variable-speed operation for simplified installation and lower energy consumption.
Everything right - and even more wrong - with The Line megaproject
Two 1,600-ft tall, 105-mile-long skyscrapers are being built in Saudi Arabia, which will make heavy use of AI, digitalization and mobility technologies. What could go wrong?
Dig smarter, not harder: Volvo’s new hybrid excavators
Volvo Construction Equipment is incorporating hydraulic hybrid technology into its most recent series of excavators.
Five ways you might already encounter AI in cities
As this technology becomes more commonplace, it will be important to make sure residents are aware of where it exists – and what it is doing.
Detecting structural bridge damage with AI and neural networks
Bridges are critical connectors to transportation systems. The dire reality is that over 46,000 bridges in the U.S. are categorized as structurally deficient, or in poor condition.
Los Angeles is in a 4-year sprint to deliver a car-free 2028 Olympics
With the Olympic torch extinguished in Paris, all eyes are turning to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics. The host city has promised that the next Summer Games will be “car-free.” For people who know Los Angeles, this seems overly optimistic.
China to breathe new life into old wind turbine blades for stronger, crack-free roads
The mixtures were trialed on a small stretch of the Qingfu Highway in Lanzhou in Gansu province in Northwest China where it showed promising results.
Leafbot: The soft robot revolutionizing disaster relief efforts
To develop the so-called Leafbot, the team leveraged a vibration-driven motion that enabled it to overcome obstacles with fewer control mechanisms.
Urban Evolution in Smart Cities (March 3-9)
The urban environment has long prioritized car-centric infrastructure. By embracing the potential of new technologies, cities can become more than just places to live.
Allengra presents ALSONIC ultrasonic flow sensors at AHR Expo
These ultrasonic-based sensors offer precise and efficient solutions for building monitoring, particularly in cooling and water consumption applications in large complexes.
Mojave launches ArctiDry HP for energy-efficient cooling and heating year-round at AHR Expo 2025
The liquid desiccant HVAC system now includes a heat pump for year-round, energy-efficient cooling and heating.
Delta’s unified platform of solutions for smart and sustainable buildings, DIBT, featured at AHR Expo 2025
Efficient and sustainable solutions for commercial, residential and industrial HVAC, lighting and other building technologies will be showcased.
Why small diameter tube welding requires an innovative approach
Small diameter aluminum tubing challenges are addressed by these high-frequency welders that provide the lowest weld heat input (a combination of power and frequency).
Revolutionary 3D-printed wall panels: Moisture control and healthier living made easy
To develop the material for the 3D-prited moisture absorbing walls, the team used finely ground marble quarry waste and a geopolymer binder composed of metakaolin and an alkaline solution, which bound the marble powder together to create a solid and durable material.