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The three-year UK-EU research project, known as SWIFT-Build, will develop an autonomous robotic system capable of constructing, adapting and dismantling modular timber structures.SWIFT-Build will use coordinated robotic systems to assemble modular timber structures from the top down (Image: Foster + Partners)Foster + Partners is part of a UK-EU consortium...
Across architecture, expectations are rising for building products and coated surfaces to deliver not only aesthetic quality, but also to protect hard-fought reputations, the environment and the products themselves for as long as possible.By Simon Timmins, regional commercial director, South Asia, AkzoNobel Powder CoatingsPowder coatings can help protect architectural...
Despite its strong engineered timber manufacturing base, only a small share of Lithuania’s laminated veneer lumber remains in the country, according to VMG Lignum.VMG Lignum says wider adoption of engineered timber and prefabricated construction could help Lithuania make greater use of its domestic manufacturing and technical expertise (Image: Unsplash)Lithuania...
A new research project is examining how mass timber and prefabrication could make temporary Air Force housing faster to deploy while enabling future reuse.Mass timber is increasingly being explored for a range of building applications, offering opportunities for prefabrication, efficient construction and adaptable design (Image: Unsplash)Engineers at Auburn University...
Artificial intelligence adoption, sustainability and skills development across the built environment are among the topics that will be discussed at the Singapore event from 2–4 Sep 2026.The 2026 edition of International Built Environment Week (IBEW) in Singapore, widely regarded as one of Asia-Pacific’s leading built environment events, will explore...
The Indonesian designer has developed his KARANA Collection with four new pieces and American hard maple, which will debut on 15 Aug 2026 at JIA Curated, Bali.For KARANA Habitat, Hendro Hadinata has expanded the material palette to include American hard mapleThe American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is revisiting its...
Returning for its second edition from 16–18 Sep, the event will feature international exhibitors, educational forums and hands-on workshops, while strengthening links across the woodworking, furniture and construction sectors.Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Exhibition (TIWF) will return to Bangkok from 16 to 18 Sep 2026The Thailand International Woodworking &...
The four-day exhibition welcomed more than 144,000 professionals from 146 countries and regions, reinforcing its role as an international platform for the building decoration industry.CBD Guangzhou 2026 welcomed more than 144,000 professional visitors to the Canton Fair ComplexThe 28th China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair (CBD Guangzhou 2026) concluded...
Inspired by the Normandy coastline and the town’s cultural heritage, the redesigned wellness facilities at Hotel Barrière Le Normandy in Deauville, France, feature prominent use of cedar and stone, including in the region’s first Guerlain Spa.The Guerlain Spa was designed around a concept inspired by Deauville’s coastline, landscape and...
A full-scale timber home will be built live throughout the exhibition, giving visitors an insight into every stage of modern wood-frame construction.A full-scale timber home will be constructed during LIGNA 2027 before being dismantled, relocated and reassembled at its permanent site (Image: Holzbau.Tech)Visitors to LIGNA 2027 will be able...
