Can mushrooms help turn demolished buildings into new ones?
/in front, news/by CANSIt’s not as weird as it sounds—mushrooms might very well be the building blocks of the future. We’ve seen how mycelium, the root-like filaments of mushrooms, has been used in experimental pavilions and Ikea packaging. Now, it could be used to rebuild crumbling housing stock in cities. Read more.
Alberta researcher developing earthquake-resistant concrete
/in front, news/by CANSOne of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history took place early on a January morning in 1994, when a 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred 20 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. Fifty-seven people were killed, and almost 9,000 others injured. Property damage was estimated at up to $50 billion. The Northridge earthquake, as it came […]
Volvo CE, Lego & kids design autonomous concept wheel loader
/in front, news/by CANSBringing together engineers from a heavy equipment manufacturer and the creative team from a toy company to design a conceptual wheel loader might seem like an odd idea. Bring in a focus group comprised of children to provide feedback and the idea is just bonkers. In reality, the collaboration resulted in a high-tech concept that […]
Winnipeg testing new concrete road repair material on streets
/in front, news/by CANSResearchers at the University of Manitoba have developed a cementitious material that combines two important features, strength and quick hardening, that can be used for the partial depth repair of concrete pavements. Read more.