Dec 12, 2025in the recent discovery, the researchers show that the romans used quicklime, mixed it dry with volcanic ash, and added water to make the binding material.
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brick architecture (402)
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 09, 2025trung tran studio creates this multigenerational home with ubiquitous brick, infusing interiors with sunlit courtyards.
smart home technology (121)
Nov 20, 2025made to complete household tasks, the roving device features a round head, a head with a hat-like top piece, and a torso shaped like a cylinder.
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Nov 18, 2025detailed in the annual report, the researchers at PIRG tested smart devices for kids to see how safe they are to use, especially when the parents are not around.
assistive devices (49)
Nov 29, 2025a project by students, the autonomous device follows a smart pattern that allows it to plant different local species in a randomized sequence.
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Nov 28, 2025the ramp encourages shared gestures and barrier-free interaction.
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artificial intelligence (499)
Dec 17, 2025the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
from hyper-personalized AI to advanced robotic mobility, explore cutting-edge student projects at hongik university’s industrial design degree show 2025.
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toys (119)
Nov 28, 2025the ramp encourages shared gestures and barrier-free interaction.
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Nov 24, 2025complete with an onboard sound module and a built-in speaker, the musical toy can play sounds without connecting to external equipment.
personal technology (174)
Dec 18, 2025built by content creator peter sripol, the personal air vehicle is lightweight enough to carry one person to the sky, or at least it tries to.
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Dec 15, 2025a way to let people learn and practice electronics, the magnetic device brings prototyping, coding, and testing into a single system behind the phones.
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robots (589)
by embedding a sensor‑driven mechanism, phantom chess bridges centuries of analog play with the analytical power of modern chess engines.
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from hyper-personalized AI to advanced robotic mobility, explore cutting-edge student projects at hongik university’s industrial design degree show 2025.
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marble and stone design (362)
Dec 04, 2025the project preserves the historic architecture while introducing modern living spaces and a swimming pool, creating a cohesive blend of past and present.
Dec 04, 2025the facade is punctuated by circular and rounded windows inspired by alaïa’s signature perforated motifs.
architecture in mexico (703)
Dec 03, 2025nineteen louvered white doors form the main exterior facade.
Nov 14, 2025the gym interior is reinterpreted as a spatial installation rather than a functional room.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (1126)
Dec 17, 2025the project restores aspects of the original structure and introduces new spaces that align the museum with current international standards.
Dec 16, 2025the barbican centre will be closed from june 2028 until summer 2029 for an ambitious renovation led by buro happold and asif khan.
architecture in australia (511)
Dec 10, 2025melanie cobham explores feelings of displacement and belonging through documentary and street photography.
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Nov 21, 2025graphic patterns and bold colors define the composition’s visual identity by morag myerscough.
edition office (6)
Sep 06, 2025the concrete residential project is scheduled for completion in early 2026.
Dec 30, 2023mary street house, a project by edition office, stands as a contemporary renovation of a well-worn federation era home in australia.
residential architecture and interiors (4664)
Dec 20, 2025a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
Dec 18, 2025the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
concrete architecture and design (947)
Dec 15, 2025the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
Dec 12, 2025discover the nadhyavart residence, a spa-like sanctuary where curved forms and tactile luxury offer a serene escape from the bustle of delhi.
school architecture and design (755)
Dec 24, 2025wooden columns replace walls to create an open interior flow within the single-story nursery school.
Nov 30, 2025school’s outdoor areas, like playgrounds, gardens, and educational terraces, are arranged in a stepped configuration rising to the roof.
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