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As 3D-printed architecture continues to grow in popularity, architects and designers are finding more and more creative uses for the cutting-edge tech. A new project by Studio RAP is the latest example of this and uses a 3D printing system to transform… Continue reading 3D printing refreshes boutique store with intricate fabric-like facade
High-profile Dutch firm MVRDV recently completed work on its energy-efficient Matrix One laboratory and office building in Amsterdam. The project showcases a forward-thinking design philosophy that focuses on flexibility, and features a demountable str… Continue reading Over 90% of this energy-efficient office can be dismantled and reused
Even though vegan diets consistently emerge as a healthy way to eat, there are certain nutrients that are difficult to get without consuming animal products. Research has now found that two of them are produced by nursing vegan mothers, regardless.Cont… Continue reading Vegan breast milk rich in key nutrients, says study
Folks in the Netherlands love to get from A to B by bike, which can lead to problems when it’s time to park up. Underground parking garages are one way to go, and the City of Amsterdam has just finished a huge project near the Central Station that puts… Continue reading City of Amsterdam takes bicycle parking underground, and under water
Back in 2016, the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Barcode Architects revealed plans for an ambitious mixed-use residential building with a striking design that references the bow of a ship and is accessible from land or water. The project, named Sluishui… Continue reading Energy efficient waterfront city block has its own harbor inside
Project Harbour Club, by Levs Architecten, is an interesting new development in Amsterdam that involved renovating and extending a shipping terminal originally constructed in 1901. Most notably, the project transformed former industrial wine silos that… Continue reading Disused wine silos transformed into novel rooftop homes
Back in 2016, we caught wind of an interesting research project looking to make use of Amsterdam’s famously abundant waterways by deploying autonomous vessels to transport people and goods. These so-called Roboats have undergone a number of redesigns i… Continue reading MIT deploys first full-scale autonomous Roboat on canals of Amsterdam
Way back in 2018, we brought you news of a 3D-printed stainless steel pedestrian bridge being planned to span a Dutch canal in Amsterdam. Now it’s finally in place and …read more Continue reading Walk the First 3D-Printed Bridge and Be Counted
High-profile Dutch firm MVRDV has been commissioned to design a new office and laboratory in Amsterdam named Matrix 1. The building will boast significant sustainable features, including solar power and a partially green roof.
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MIT has unveiled the latest version of the robotic boats it is developing for the city of Amsterdam that are intended to autonomously move passengers, goods and maybe garbage along the city’s 165 canals in the near future. The new iteration o… Continue reading MIT developing autonomous self-docking Roboats to reinvigorate Amsterdam canals