Wind tunnel allows monks to fly above “Shaolin Flying Monks Temple”
After six years the "Shaolin Flying Monks Temple" has officially opened in Henan province, China. The ambitious project, lead by Latvian studio Mailītis Architects, is nestled in a mountain range in central China and offers people an opportunity to literally fly. The 230 amphitheatre is a platform...
Engineers showcase ‘Living Brick’ that might transform the way we live and work.
Engineers from the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, have showcased a 'Living Brick' in Venice. The bricks contain a microbial fuel cell filled with natural -potentially programmable- microorganisms, which can act like a digestive system for buildings. The brick is part of the €3.2m Living...