The idea behind Smart Bricks is that giant Lego-like blocks could be used to build houses, building, and bridges. Video below. (via Smithsonian)
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Aug 8, 2014
Smart Bricks: Giant Lego-like blocks for buildings
Watch this fantastic Las Vegas-style hotel demolition in Las Vegas
Oooh. Ahhh. The finale is fantastic but they could have intensified the build-up with just a few well-timed acrobats. Controlled Demolition, Inc. (CDI) of Phoenix, Maryland, USA (acting as Implosion Subcontractor to Main Demolition Contractor, Clauss Construction Company of Lakeside, California) performs the successful explosives felling of the 188’ tall, 286,440 square foot, 16-story, reinforced […]
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Bricks made from human urine
University of Cape Town researchers created the world’s first “bio-bricks” made from sand, bacteria, and human urine collected from special toilets in the engineering school’s bathrooms. From The Guardian: Bio-bricks are created through a natural process called microbial carbonate precipitation, said (project supervisor and water quality engineering lecturer Dyllon) Randall, similar to the way seashells […]
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This nail dispensing hammer is a work of genius
Michael Young’s an industrial designer. After over six years of tinkering, he came up with this frigging masterpiece of a prototype: a framing hammer that dispenses nails. If it ever makes it to market, having mashed my digits setting up a nail to be driven into boards an untold number of times, I will be […]
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Save over 20% on this premium wine dispenser
Boxed wines have come a long way since their admittedly subpar debut, and it’s now possible to grab a box of wine that delivers a surprising amount of flavor and body for a price that won’t break the bank. This Boxxle Premium Wine Dispenser makes it even easier to enjoy your favorite bag-in-box wine by […]
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Become an in-demand graphic design pro with these Adobe course bundles
If you’re interested in either beginning or furthering a career in graphic design, you need to have a thorough understanding of Adobe’s famed editing and illustration tools, and these bundles will get you to where you need to be for a fraction of what you’d pay for an in-class education. 1. The Essential Adobe Photoshop […]
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Type more efficiently on the go with these Bluetooth keyboards
Laptops are great when it comes to getting work done on the move, but sometimes you need a better and more responsive keyboard in order to get your work done away from your desktop. Here are six top-rated Bluetooth keyboards that will help you power through your tasks both at the office or while you’re […]
