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How will humans build on Mars?
A simple manufacturing technology based on chitin, one of the most common organic polymers on Earth, could be used to build tools and shelters on Mars.
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Conquer Mars
Building a house on Mars with concrete made from astronaut blood and sweat
Proteins from astronaut blood can combine with urine, sweat and tears to form a glue-like binder to make AstroCrete concrete on the Moon and Mars.
Space science
China turns Moon dust into 22 times stronger concrete
Chinese researchers have developed a new construction material from Moon dust and are 22 times stronger than concrete.
Discover science
Why is cement a powder but when mixed with water, it is as hard as stone?
When mixing water into cement powder, an extremely complex chemical reaction will occur, resulting in a water-insoluble artificial stone and high abrasion resistance.
New technology
Create new materials that 'vanish' as soon as they're exposed to the sun
A photosensitive additive added by US military researchers to polymers has created the material that dissolves into water and evaporates upon exposure to sunlight. This…
Environment
Unburnt building materials protect natural resources and environment
Unburnt building materials have many outstanding advantages such as abundant and easy to find raw materials; reduce emissions, protect the environment.
Videos
Video: Building houses with bacteria
Bacteria can become a building material in the future, with environmentally friendly and energy-saving characteristics.
Videos
Video: 3D printing 10 houses in one day
A Chinese company called WinSun Decoration has invented a 3D printer that can print up to 10 houses in 24 hours, using recycled materials from construction waste.
Scientific works
The most magnificent brick buildings in the world
The passion of people with buildings, architectural works is very rich and diverse. In construction, bricks are indispensable materials.
New technology
Firefighters must also wear their hats due to the durability of Tesla's solar tile roof
Tesla's Solar Tile was first introduced in 2016 and began ordering from May 5/2017.
New technology
Application of cold-formed steel to build an earthquake resistant building
To test the structure of cold-formed steel, a team of engineers came from the University. San Diego built a six-storey CFS steel building on a giant vibrating platform o…
New technology
Dutch bridge construction using 3D printing technology
The 3D-built bridge is the first civilian project to adopt a new approach, with fast construction and low CO2 emissions.
New technology
Discover the unique roll fabric technology for construction
Rolled concrete is a new modern construction material in Vietnam, which strongly attracts construction companies and vice minister Bui Pham Khanh.
New technology
Tesla's solar roof tile is cheaper than regular tile roofs, with a permanent warranty
Tesla is confident that their solar roof will be more durable than any other conventional roofing material.
New technology
No need for mortar or screws, build the fastest house in the world with this type of brick
BrikaWood - The type of wood bricks invented by French startup _ CatharHome is a convenient solution for green construction trends.