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Inflatable steel furniture paves way for even lighter infrastructure
A Polish and Swiss design team have perfected a method of creating inflatable steel furniture which could revolutionise the wind energy and construction sectors.

Stainless steel sculpture will store DNA for 10,000 years
A Danish artist has worked with a team of engineers to create a unique, steel-built, free-standing sculpture that acts as a time capsule.

Steel-built hyperloop technology revolutionises home delivery
Using electromagnetic motor systems powering carriages on steel rails, the Magway system takes delivery traffic off the streets and places it in pipes.

Walvis Bay port expands southern Africa’s logistical capacity
A new, high-volume modern cargo handling facility has been built on reclaimed land in Namibia.

South America’s longest suspension bridge will be earthquake resistant
Chile is building a unique steel-built suspension bridge near the site of the strongest earthquake ever recorded.

Multidirectional lift system reinvents urban mobility
Engineers at TK Elevator have created an innovative multidirectional lift system that could revolutionise urban mobility and the design of large buildings.

Rebuilding Christchurch
Following the earthquake that struck New Zealand in 2011, the historic centre of Christchurch has been rebuilt to be more seismic resistant and steel is at its core.

Lakhta centre represents new greener era for skyscrapers
The ground-breaking Lakhta Centre in Russia is not only one of the tallest buildings in Europe, it is one of the five most eco-friendly skyscrapers on the planet.

House of Tomorrow Today delivers comfort and sustainability
An experimental home in the Netherlands is providing powerful insights into the principles of sustainable design through the cold-formed steel frame that sits at its core.