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ETH zurich

ETH zurich is a science, technology, engineering and mathematics university in the city of zürich, switzerland.

origami-inspired surgical tool 3FOLD speeds up implant procedures to just three seconds

the device, produced in tear-proof tyvek, helps doctors safely apply protective pouches around pacemakers and neurostimulators.

L. Schaffner readers

ETH zurich 3D prints recycled plastic for digitally fabricated gelateria in switzerland

scientists create living building material that stores carbon dioxide using growing bacteria

matthew burgos

OZRUH and ETH zurich repurpose marble dust into 3D printed stone installation in venice

LEVENT OZRUH readers

tor alva, the tallest 3D printed tower in the world, opens in the swiss alps

matthew burgos

ETH zurich’s light and reusable formwork system reduces concrete and steel in construction

matthew burgos

octahedral ceramic foam modules compose porous masonry wall

CONWAY readers

holcim 3D prints phoenix, a reinforcement-free concrete bridge

christina petridou

ETH zurich completes 'semiramis' hanging garden, built with the help of robots

researchers develop nets that convert and purify fog into drinkable clean water

matthew burgos

ETH zurich recycles industrial waste for 3D-printed mineral foam construction elements

Patrick Bedarf readers

interactive installation glowscape emits warm array of light through its 3D-printed shell

CONWAY readers

ETH zurich develops gold-based antifogging coating for eyewear

lea zeitoun

ETH zurich explores digital design + robotic 3D printing in concrete 'eggshell pavilion'

myrto katsikopoulou

ETH zurich researchers design solar tower that produces jet fuel from water and light

myrto katsikopoulou

ETH zurich's new 3D printing method creates functional and decorative 'HiRes concrete slab'

the ultra-efficient slab is made using forty-three 3D printed molds supported by a laser cut timber waffle.

ETH zurich's myoshirt is a wearable muscle offering upper-body strength + endurance

juliana neira

ETH zurich uses foam 3D printing to produce intricate recyclable formwork in concrete casting

myrto katsikopoulou

ETH zurich is building a 22.5-meter-tall, sculptural hanging garden with the help of robots

lea zeitoun

ETH zurich's intricate doubly-curved concrete roof tops new research unit in switzerland

myrto katsikopoulou

striatus is the first 3D-concrete-printed bridge built entirely without reinforcement

yasmina karam

students at ETH zurich use digital fabrication methods to build bamboo pavilion

philip stevens

ETH zurich's block research group completes complex, doubly curved concrete roof

philip stevens

gramazio kohler research, ETH zurich plants the 'future tree' in a swiss courtyard

philip stevens

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The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

Portugal Long Table Restaurant $ 11,635.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

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