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How it is built

Systems, materials and buildings explained clearly.

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Latest story · 14/08/2026

A former Los Angeles sewing factory aims to run at net-zero energy

Emeco House retains the 1940s structure, adds passive ventilation, roof light and solar energy, and combines work, events and short stays.

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13/08/2026 · 8 min

AI writes so much code that another AI must begin reviewing it

CodeRabbit has reached a $1.5 billion valuation by reviewing changes made by people and agents. When generation becomes cheap, understanding and verification become the new bottleneck.

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12/08/2026 · 6 min

How do you 3D-print a house with the soil beneath it?

3D printing with earth does not remove craft; it moves it. Mix, moisture, geometry, layers and the roof decide whether soil becomes architecture or dissolves in the first rain.

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