Infrastructure California to get US’s first high-speed rail system The California High-Speed Rail Project plans to operate a 320kph bullet train line that connects San Francisco to the Los Angeles Basin in less than three hours.More
Construction & building Floating house offers spectacular jungle views The 2,100 square metre house sits on an elevated site that slopes from a road at the rear into a green valley, offering unparalleled views of the lush Malaysian rainforest to the east
Innovation Revolutionary system transforms bulk transport One Swedish company’s innovative solution can increase the speed of mineral ore deposit mining and significantly reduce bulk transportation costs
Construction & building Bahá’í Temple opens its doors The acclaimed Bahá’í Temple of South America is the result of 14 years of experimentation, challenges and complex engineering
Automotive The most versatile sporting car ever? The Ariel Nomad utilises the unique qualities of steel to create one of the lightest, most durable multi-purpose sports vehicles in the world
Infrastructure World’s first floating wind farm A revolutionary offshore renewable energy project reveals how innovation depends on reliable materials
Construction & building Wartime sheds brought back to life in Detroit resurgence Quonset Huts, developed for the US Navy during the Second World War, have been repurposed to offer stylish and affordable accommodation in a city crying out for inspiration
Innovation Forging Valyrian steel Does a real-life version of Valyrian steel, popularised by the Game of Thrones series, have the potential to revolutionise automotive markets?
Construction & building Twisting atrium breaks records Zaha Hadid Architects’ new 207-metre Beijing skyscraper, Leeza Soho, features a twisting, steel-formed atrium space, which will be the tallest in the world once completed
Infrastructure Powering nuclear innovation Small modular nuclear reactors with steel at their core could offer a more cost-effective, dependable and scalable method of power generation than traditional power plants