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15 m² Paris studio: turning an outdated wet room into a modern mini bathroom with black metal

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

A studio measuring just 15 square metres with a hopelessly outdated wet room sounds like the classic big-city compromise. That...

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Malaysia’s 245-metre photoluminescent road markings pilot near Kuala Lumpur

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

In a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia turned an ordinary stretch of road into a high-tech showcase: lane markings that...

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Smart pellet storage boxes for pellet stoves this winter

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

More and more households are turning to pellet stoves for reliable, cleaner heat, but many are still lugging hefty sacks...

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Naing Tun Lin sentenced to five years over Sky Villa collapse in Myanmar earthquake

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The builder behind a block that collapsed during last year’s earthquake in Myanmar - killing more than 200 people -...

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Stop Wall Tiles Sliding with a Wood Batten and the Right Adhesive

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

When you’re fixing new tiles to a bathroom or kitchen wall, the same issue often crops up: no sooner are...

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Minho Urban Pentagon mayors call for concrete steps towards the Minho Metropolitan Area

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Braga, Guimarães, Barcelos, Famalicão and Viana do Castelo want tangible moves towards establishing the Minho Metropolitan Area, so the region...

Woman enjoying a foot spa inside a futuristic, oval-shaped pod with water jets in a bright room.

Mirai Ningen Sentakuki: the AI-powered human washing machine being developed in Osaka

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

What sounds like a scene from a science-fiction film is currently being turned into reality in Osaka. One company is...

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Diesel and energy costs put construction and trades at risk of insolvency

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

What starts on the price boards at petrol stations is, for many construction and trades businesses, ending right on the...

Two men kneeling on a driveway, examining asphalt samples and blueprints outside a modern house.

Recycled Asphalt Driveways: A Sustainable Alternative to Concrete

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Anyone refurbishing a driveway today is thinking beyond looks and durability. Carbon footprint, heat build-up and heavier downpours now matter...

Two men in high-visibility vests inspecting a large tree in a residential front garden with equipment nearby.

Why councils ban Silver maple and other trees close to houses

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The crown towers above the roofline, and the roots have heaved the paved path as if someone had secretly inflated...

Woman hanging a woven wall decor in a beige and terracotta painted minimalist room with parquet flooring.

Wall battens are fading in 2026: woven cane and discreet mouldings take over

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Across Europe and North America, the vertical timber slats that recently signalled a “smart renovation” are beginning to feel visually...

Engineers in orange safety vests stand on platform next to modern high-speed train at station during sunset.

Longyan in Fujian: Nanlong high-speed rail link built in nine hours

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Engineers and construction crews in China’s Fujian province, in and around the city of Longyan, pulled off in a matter...

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Why the Daily Shower Is Fading - and Japan’s “Washing Machine for People” Mirai Ningen Sentakuki in Osaka by Science Co.

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

More than simple convenience is driving this shift. In plenty of homes, it’s now entirely normal for a day to...

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How MIT revealed the secret behind Roman pozzolanic concrete

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The ancient Romans excelled at construction and engineering, and their aqueducts are among the best-known examples. Many of these working...

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Designing Cities for Survival: Climate Refuges in Portugal

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

For decades, we have designed cities around cars. The 21st century demands that we design them so people can survive....

Two hands holding a cracked open walnut on a wooden table with a mug and nuts in the background.

Why Rubbing a Walnut on Scratched Wood Works (and How to Do It)

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

It could be the corner of your dining table, the arm of a much-loved chair, or the vintage chest of...

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CATL to build a third battery factory in Europe with Stellantis in Spain

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Despite the European Union (EU) trying to tighten the rules around Chinese industry entering the market, China’s push into the...

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Why Your Tap Water Tastes Metallic in Winter - and the Cheap Plumber Fix

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The first time my tap water took on a metallic edge, I genuinely assumed the water company must have had...

White electric sedan parked indoors next to a charging station with a tram passing outside large windows.

Can Cars Fit in Future Cities? Auto Talks with Susana Castelo on Urban Mobility

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The city has transformed, expanded and become more modern, yet it still retains something many people thought would have disappeared...

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Simple DIY tile scratch repair trick

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The moment the light shifts, you spot it again: a faint, pale scar slicing through what used to be a...

Archaeologist in safety gear documents a partially excavated ancient wooden boat at a dig site.

Wijk bij Duurstede: Medieval Ship Rib Found During Sewer Works Near Dorestad

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

In Wijk bij Duurstede, roughly 25 kilometres south-east of Utrecht, what was meant to be a straightforward civil-engineering job has...