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By the SUREFIT Team In an increasingly sustainability-conscious world, Europe is leading the charge towards a greener future with innovative projects like SUREFIT. This EU-funded...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionised the construction industry by allowing the fabrication of three-dimensional objects through layer-based material connections. With methods like selective laser sintering (SLS) and fused deposition modelling (FDM), AM can utilise various materials such as metals, composites, ceramics, and polymers, facilitating the creation of complex structural components with minimal waste. Particularly in concrete 3D printing, the market is booming, expected to reach $40 billion by 2027. Yet, challenges persist, including high equipment costs, labour shortages, and environmental concerns regarding material usage and energy consumption.

By Samantha Schoenlank and Antonia Egli (Dublin City University) In our quest to explore the transformative impact of technology on the renovation and construction sectors,...

By Samantha Schoenlank and Antonia Egli (Dublin City University) This month, we continue to explore the transformative impact of technology on the renovation sector by...

The RINNO blog series on the recently published open access book ‘Disrupting Buildings: Digitalisation and the Transformation of Deep Renovation’ continues this week with a spotlight on Chapter 2: Embedded Sensors, Ubiquitous Connectivity and Tracking.

Welcome to the ‘Disrupting Buildings’ blog series, where the RINNO team at Dublin City University summarises one chapter of the recently published open access book ‘Disrupting Buildings: Digitalisation and the Transformation of Deep Renovation’ for a step-by-step introduction to the latest deep renovation technologies, drivers, and barriers shaping the construction and renovation industries.