Researchers from ETH Zurich have built a prototype of an ultra-thin, curved concrete roof ... Researchers led by Philippe Block, Professor of Architecture and Structures, and Arno Schlüter ...

Concrete is the most widely used construction ... where the resulting deformation creates stability and allows for curved, lightweight structures. A key feature of Unfold Form is the zigzag ...

With concrete the most utilized ... floor slabs - further reducing construction's carbon emissions and material waste. Led by ETH Professor Philippe Block', one of the Block Research Group's ...

And when it comes to strength, no other material can match concrete ... write off the entire structure if such flaws appear.

The curved, mud-colored structure is part of the current Chicago ... the Bio-Block Spiral rises as a tight 15-foot-tall circle of concrete blocks outside the entrance to an office building that ...

This is what Swiss company Vaulted claims to deliver with its Rippmann Floor System (RFS), named for the late Matthias Rippmann, a member of the Block ... structure was concerned, the architects ...

Using a 3D printer that works with molten glass, researchers forged LEGO-like glass bricks with a strength comparable to concrete ... them to be used for curved construction projects.

One solution stands out for its carbon-conscious profile, structural efficiency and long-term performance: concrete block construction. With its low embodied carbon, long lifespan and earthquake ...

works on the iconic curved concrete pillars at 8101 Lenexa Drive in Lenexa on Thursday, Jan. 2. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com The structure was constructed for fabric distributor Eisen ...

Researchers led by Philippe Block, Professor of Architecture and Structures ... doubly curved shell roof has multiple layers: the heating and cooling coils and the insulation are installed over the ...