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Tarmac has invented a new type of porous concrete that can absorb up to 4,000 litres of water in the first 60 seconds, and an average of 600 litres per minute, per metre squared. The Topmix Permeable concrete works by having a permeable layer on the surface, made up of relatively large pebbles throu

A woman ended up in hospital after apparently managing to mistake a can of expanding builder's foam with her hair mousse. The image of the unnamed woman has been shared all over the internet after she was said to have ended up in the A&E ward of a hospital somewhere in Eastern Europe.

A glass walkway suspended 180 meters (590 feet) above ground has opened in China. Called Brave Men's Bridge, the recently completed structure spans 984-feet above a sheer drop in China's central Hunan Province.

Technology specialists have developed a hard hat which allows workers to capture 4D data of construction sites in progress and project the data onto an HD hands-free display beneath a protective visor. The Smart Helmet from technology specialist Daqri is billed as “the world’s first wearable mac

Architects have unveiled designs for a NASA Mars settlement for four astronauts that could be 3D printed by a team of semi-autonomous robots. Foster + Partners New York’s design for a modular habitat on Mars was shortlisted amongst 30 finalists for the 3D Printed Habitat Challenge organised by Ame

Passengers on Moscow's underground system can now access a toilet for the first time - but only at one station. The single "bio toilet" has been installed on a platform at Prospekt Mira metro station, about 3km (1.8 miles) north of Red Square, and is free to use, the Tass news agency reports. Passen

A new skyscraper proposed for Chicago is set to be the world's tallest building designed by a woman. At approximately 1,100 feet in height, and more than 1.8 million sqft, American architect Jeanne Gang’s new hotel and residential tower will be one of the tallest buildings in the city.

Lord Norman Foster has launched proposals for the world’s first “droneport” in Africa. Once completed, the project aims to help deliver urgent medical supplies and electrical parts to remote areas on a massive scale.

Aecom's Kelli Dorman taking first steps across the bridge A bridge measuring 100 feet and made entirely from Meccano has set a world record for the largest Meccano Structure in the World.

The annual Ruhrtriennale festival in Germany regularly attracts installations which operate on the boundaries of art, architecture and design. The designers of this particular piece, Atelier Van Lieshout, describe the structure which they call the ‘Domestikator’ as “a symbol for the power of h

A new survey has claimed that creative types are more likely to be unfaithful and has revealed which artistic professions are sure to stray from their partners. The survey conducted by Victoria Milan - a dating website for married or attached people looking to cheat - asked more than 6,000 of its ma

Edinburgh Trams is trialling window filters on one of its trams to help control on board temperatures. The tram has been fitted with an ultraviolet-resistant film as a result of passenger feedback on tram temperatures.

A pioneering residential scheme of 102 new homes in Redhill, Surrey which will integrate community housing for blind and partially sighted people with homes for private sale, has been granted planning consent. The joint venture between developer Countryside and sight loss charity Royal National Inst

Formula One-style virtual build and test simulators could be used in construction within five years, according to a key industry figure. Adam Locke, partnership and innovation leader within the engineering excellence group at contractor Laing O’Rourke, said construction was only beginning to adapt

A new attraction has been unveiled in Bath that will offer visitors and residents unrivalled aerial views across the UNESCO World Heritage city. Designed by architect Nicholas Stubbs, AquEye is a revolving glass observation pod suspended between two slim, carbon fibre masts that rises from a horizon