The Chinese machine that prints houses

Although China is already recognised as a country where large building projects can be constructed in relatively short periods of time, a firm based in Suzhou has recently found a way of erecting ten homes in only 24 hours.

The company, known as Winsun New Materials, makes (more…)

Vietnamese house wins Building of the Year award

A house in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City has been named as one of the ‘Buildings of the Year’ by the architecture website ArchDaily.

The house, known simply as ‘Binh Thanh House’ after the (more…)

Acclaimed New Zealand building combines green design and Maori culture

An innovative centre for child care in New Zealand, known as Te Mirumiru, has won through to the finals of the EECA Awards for 2014.

The awards, provided by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, a New Zealand government agency, honour projects that (more…)

Welsh designs in the running for award

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Regional Awards shortlist for 2014 has been announced, including five projects in Wales.

The Welsh designs up for a prize include Anglesey’s (more…)