Today, new technologies and materials are called to revolutionize people’s lives to unsuspected limits; architecture and the world of construction, in general, are part of this technological revolution, and everyday advances are made in the application of said technology in the construction of new buildings, bridges or any structure designed to make our lives easier.
Given the vital importance that the implementation of new energy efficiency models acquires in the current situation, not only with the aim of reducing emissions and energy dependence but also as a catalyst for the market and a generator of business opportunities, especially in the rehabilitation field.
3d print
3D printing has already begun to take its first steps and it seems that its rise will be unstoppable. This technology allows, apart from building models very faithful to the final construction, printing entire walls, bricks, and even insulating materials.
Likewise, 3D printing can process materials such as mortar and concrete, widely used and in-demand today.
The most prominent construction robot today is surely Hadrian, a construction robot created by the Australian Mark Pivac. Hadrian is capable of laying 1,000 bricks per hour, which is the equivalent of building a house in 2 days.
Internet of things
The real estate sector is increasingly related to the so-called “Internet of Things”. From private homes to offices, passing through shopping malls, more and more consumers want to appropriate smart homes, a concept closely related to the connectivity of everyday devices such as mobile phones.
Given the demand for autonomous houses, these functions are already being applied in construction, such as thermostats that turn on or off thanks to sensors that determine if there are people inside the house or not, mobile phones that are used to turn on appliances, raise or lower blinds, start electrical devices at a certain time or disconnect them if there is an overload in the network.
Therefore, our homes will be increasingly related to technology and will soon have smart devices that will decide many of the daily actions that we carry out in our homes, especially if we are renovating our houses and want to bring something new.
Airgel
This innovative material is made up of 90% to 98% air. It is solid, has a very low density, and is very porous, making it a perfect thermal and acoustic insulator for windows and walls, resistant to high and low temperatures, and capable of absorbing liquids up to 900 times its own weight.
The most incredible thing is that, despite its characteristics, it is a thousand times denser than glass, three times more than air, and has a sparkling touch. In 2013, a new variety based on graphene was created in China, making it much less dense.
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