Materials

How nanotechnology and 3D printing create materials that combine strength and lightness, transforming the construction industry.

How the adoption of AI accelerates innovation and increases competitiveness in the construction sector.

New carbon-free aluminum smelting cells technology adopted by global mining and metals company Rio Tinto.

Mycelium-based bio-composite materials have already been applied to areas like construction, manufacturing, and agriculture.

This innovation offers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to the construction industry's traditional materials.

As part of the initiative, $25,000 grants will be awarded to design teams in order to "conduct design, technical and economic feasibility assessments for mass timber".