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Fractal branching patterns are some of the most common patterns we see in trees all around us, but did you know these same branching patterns occur in our lungs? It seems like we are glimpsing into the creator's realm when we start looking into the fractal patterns in nature and the mathematician formulas that have been discovered to describe some fractal patterning. This video does a good dive into what we know about fractal geometry. Related Articles: Quasi-Crystalline Pattern Voronoi Structures in Nature Kumiko Pattern

Dubai Creek Tower designed by Architect Santiago Calatrava scheduled for completion in 2021 reaching a height 1400m Here is an informative breakdown video on the history of the tallest buildings to the present day and then the planned future buildings. Even includes buildings likely never to see the light of day but have been proposed one of my favorite being the Mile-High Chicago Tower designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright standing in front of his rendering Mile-High Chicago Tower Related Articles: Worlds Tallest Building... Again? Calatrava at Ground Zero Calatrava's Dallas Bridge

From this DYI youtuber Michael Builds he walks you through fabricating a concrete countertop in 1-hour using the inverted cast method. His choice concrete material is Rapid Set Mortar Mix because it will harden up in 1 hour and can be bought at local Depot. In addition to this mix, he also uses a concrete additive called Rapid Set Flow Control . This additive really allows the concrete to become liquid and therefore easier to pour into mold. In addition, he also sprinkles a sanded tile grout with a stencil on the mold this provides a finished embedded design into the concrete. Related Articles: 3 Dimensional Tile Design Making Concrete Tiles Custom Design Concrete Tile - Arto

Rammed Earth Home: Sustainable Beauty in Marfa, Texas Embark on a journey into the heart of sustainable architectural innovation with Lake|Flato Architects’ remarkable rammed earth house project in Marfa, Texas. This project is brought to life in a captivating video by Matt Risinger and his team, who guide viewers through the impressive construction process. Risinger takes us to the top of the formwork, where we can witness the unique steps involved in crafting the rammed earth walls—layer by layer, each compacted section reveals the artistry and precision behind this ancient yet eco-friendly technique. The Rammed Earth Process: A Blend of Art and Engineering Rammed earth construction, though centuries old, has found new relevance in today’s push for sustainable building practices. The process involves compacting layers of earth, sand, and clay between formwork, creating thick, durable walls with a natural, textured beauty. In the Marfa project, each layer is meticulously prepared a...