Opinion
Milestone or millstone? Why 3D innovation in architecture needs to come back down to Earth
Dan Heyworth is the CEO and founder of Box, the only combined registered architectural practice and registered master builder in New Zealand. Here, he outlines why despite advances forward in 3D printed housing, a shake up to the construction sector isn't imminent – yet. He also explains how the role of architects is changing, and construction companies are now leading the way in innovation.
AI for an eye
Lauren Vasey on AI and disrupting construction (listen)
Lauren Vasey, research associate and doctoral candidate at the Institute for Computational Design at the University of Stuttgart, chats about the role artificial intelligence and machines are playing in design - and how the construction industry is poised for a rapid disruption.
Print my life
The Idealog guide to rad 3D-printing innovations
University of Canterbury students have created the world's first 3D-printed titanium internal combustion engine. But what are some other cool things that can be 3D-printed?
Seeing clearly
University of Canterbury student sets sights on helping those with epilepsy with 3D-printed contact lenses
A University of Canterbury student has developed 3D-printed, polarised contact lenses that could help treat certain types of epileptic seizures. Will business partners see his vision?
3D printing
Ready for 3D-printed wood?
A University of Canterbury professor is researching ways we can 3D print wood. Could this be how we save our trees?
Architecture/Design
The art of visualisation
Architecture and design are reaching new heights with the development of visualisation technology, making concepts all the more real.
3D printing
From dust to bone: NZ's revolutionary titanium 3D printers
New Zealand is doing some world-leading things with titanium 3D printing. Who knew? We’re making anything from animal implants to gun silencers; from specialist climbing equipment to jewellery. Idealog set out to find out why New Zealand, why now, and what do we need to do to stay on the top of the pile?
Crowdfunding
Kickstarter of the week: 3D Knitted shoes for some reason
We’ve seen some outrageously weird fashion trends in our time – worn some too – and we’re hoping this world’s first catches on: "3D Knitted shoes".
3D printing
Bobbing for Apples: Is queuing for ubiquitous products slowly dying?
Loyal readers will know that I was recently 3D scanned and then printed for some unknown, deeply mysterious promotional reason.
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