1+ day, 12+ hour ago (759+ words) A sprawling three-storey mansion being built for a family who love to entertain is the first 3D-printed home permitted and built onsite in Peppermint Grove. There's not a brickie in sight, just a towering 3D-printing robot oozing out concrete layer by layer like an oversized soft serve machine. The luxury home, which sits on a 900sqm block on a leafy street near Freshwater Bay, is expected to be completed by April. Contec Australia boss Mark D'Alessandro told Western Suburbs Weekly 530sqm of 3.2m-high printed walls, including multiple curved sections, took just seven days despite heavy rain. He reckons a bricklayer would have taken more than three weeks to get that many walls up. The WA-based company will soon start printing landscaping features onsite like planter boxes, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool. Mr D'Alessandro said this would be the first time a…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago (1454+ words) Fiberglass perfectly suits motorhome construction. Produced from fiberglass saturated with polyester or epoxy resin.Because of its unique structure, fiberglass contains lightness, strength, durability, and high resistance to external negative influences.Key properties of fiberglass include:High strength at minimal thickness.A 2 mm fiberglass sheet can be comparable or stronger than 6 mm plywood.Good resistance to moisture and temperature swings.Fiberglass does not absorb moisture, does not rot, swell or crack at high temperatures.Possibility to manufacture complex forms and curved components.Compared to plywood and MDF, fiberglass easily forms any curves and shapes, enabling ergonomic shower trays, rounded furniture edges, and custom parts.Moderate weight. This contributes to reducing the overall motorhome mass, important for fuel economy and safety.Long-lasting use....

5+ day, 6+ hour ago (136+ words) A financier-turned-architect wanted to minimize the carbon footprint of his beach house in Brazil without compromising on size or aesthetics ... His $5 Million Experiment: Building a Very Big House With Very Little Carbon A financier-turned-architect wanted to minimize the carbon footprint of his beach house in Brazil without compromising on size or aesthetics By the time he was 50, Walter Cain had made enough money as a partner in a private-equity firm to retire and, he says, "do something creative for the rest of my life." Meanwhile, restoring and enlarging an 1837 Greek revival house in Piermont, New York, along the Hudson River, had reinforced his love of buildings. So at 52 he enrolled in Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. There, one of his professors was...

6+ day, 15+ min ago (507+ words) As an engineer, Bob worked on everything from auto parts to oil rigs. The carpentry business that followed was hugely enjoyable but not particularly lucrative, so he supported his passion with consultancy work. How To DIY A Wooden Box From A Single Piece Of Wood (If You Have The Right Tools) A wooden box can be anything from a simple container for storing bits and pieces to an elaborately handcrafted piece for jewelry. Joanna Gaines' stunning storage solution that doubles as decor uses basic boxes to great effect, and there's a DIY method to make them in a variety of sizes from a single piece of wood. However, you do need the right tools. Fortunately, these can be quite affordable when compared with some of the tools worth investing in to start woodworking at home. What you'll need is a…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (561+ words) AR Homes launched its first AR Theatre in Port St. Lucie, offering buyers a 360-degree virtual model home experience with interactive floor plans and finishes." AI Summary Florida-based AR Franchising, the franchisor of the AR Homes brand that includes about 40 franchise custom homebuilders in nine states, rolled out an innovative virtual model home in one of its communities. Earlier this year, the company launched its first in-market AR Theatre within the Tesoro Club community in Port St. Lucie, FL. The technology provides an immersive model home experience where prospective buyers can walk through multiple floor plans and customizations all in one place." The first AR Theatre was a prototype in the AR Homes headquarters office in St. Petersburg. Before rolling out the concept to Tesoro Club, the team invited realtors and existing homeowners to test out the technology." What they…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (383+ words) LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) today announced the upcoming release of its newest community in the Bakersfield, California area, Orchard Park. This thoughtfully designed neighborhood is located in a ... LGI Homes Announces New Community in the Bakersfield Market SHAFTER, Calif., Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) today announced the upcoming release of its newest community in the Bakersfield, California area, Orchard Park. This thoughtfully designed neighborhood is located in a prime location in Shafter and will offer a wide selection of spacious, upgraded homes with exceptional value included. "We're thrilled to bring Orchard Park to Shafter. We bring affordable, move-in ready homes with everything included, right next to great schools and the best of Kern County living. Join us November 22nd and see why families are already calling this community home!" said Mike Durham, VP of Operations for Southern…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (415+ words) LifeMD Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results Orchard Park includes a community park, playground and proximity to designated schools, shopping and employers. Buyers can call (866) 604-5636 or visit LGIHomes.com/OrchardPark. LGI Homes operates in 36 markets across 21 states, has closed over 75,000 homes, and employs more than 1,000 people. Orchard Park comprende un parco comunitario, un'area giochi e la prossimit" a scuole designate, negozi e datori di lavoro. Gli acquirenti possono chiamare (866) 604-5636 o visitare LGIHomes.com/OrchardPark. LGI Homes opera in 36 mercati in 21 stati, ha chiuso pi" di 75.000 case e impiega oltre 1.000 persone. Orchard Park incluye un parque comunitario, "rea de juegos y proximidad a escuelas designadas, tiendas y empleadores. Los compradores pueden llamar al (866) 604-5636 o visitar LGIHomes.com/OrchardPark. LGI Homes opera en 36 mercados en 21 estados, ha cerrado m"s de 75.000 hogares y emplea a m"s de 1.000 personas. LGI Homes (NASDAQ: LGIH)" " " " " Shafter…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (352+ words) Homes at Orchard Park are available on November 22nd, 2025 with pricing opportunities designed to meet a variety of budgets. Interested homebuyers are encouraged to call (866) 604-5636, or visit ... LGI Homes Announces New Community in the Bakersfield Market The Pacifica by LGI Homes at Orchard Park The five-bed, three-bath Pacifica features a chef-ready kitchen and an expansive open-concept layout. "We're thrilled to bring Orchard Park to Shafter. We bring affordable, move-in ready homes with everything included, right next to great schools and the best of Kern County living. Join us November 22nd and see why families are already calling this community home!" said Mike Durham, VP of Operations for Southern California. Ideally located off S Central Valley Hwy in Shafter, Orchard Park places homebuyers near everything the growing Bakersfield region has to offer. Just a short drive from shopping, dining and major employers, this…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (319+ words) With ModuBots, a new figure concept is emerging that combines digital modeling and 3D printing with collecting culture. Instead of selling finished action figures, the project offers a growing collection of robot characters whose models can be produced entirely via 3D printing. Under the motto "When Imagination Becomes Sentient," ModuBots is aimed at makers, designers [] The post ModuBots: 3D-printable robot collection as a modular construction kit appeared first on 3Printr.com. With ModuBots, a new figure concept is emerging that combines digital modeling and 3D printing with collecting culture. Instead of selling finished action figures, the project offers a growing collection of robot characters whose models can be produced entirely via 3D printing. Under the motto "When Imagination Becomes Sentient," ModuBots is aimed at makers, designers and collectors who want to produce and customize their figures themselves. At the core of the concept is a…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (384+ words) It's part of the great circle of life that toys and scale models that provide a reflection of macro-sized objects like vehicles and buildings will eventually be scaled up again "read more [lego_technic_buggy_life_sized_matt_denton_youtube]The 8845 LEGO Technic Dune Buggy original. (Credit: Matt Denton) It's part of the great circle of life that toys and scale models that provide a reflection of macro-sized objects like vehicles and buildings will eventually be scaled up again to life-sized proportions. Case in point the LEGO Technic dune buggy that [Matt Denton] recently printed at effectively human scale, while also making it actually drivable. The basis for this project is the 8845 Dune Buggy which was released in 1981. Unlike the modern 42101 version, it's more straightforward and also seems more amenable to actually sitting in despite featuring more pieces for a total of 174 pieces. Naturally, [Matt] didn't simply go…...