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    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book explores the latest achievements and design possibilities that 3D printing for construction (DPC) can offer, the alternative materials to natural aggregates or cement and even the 4th dimension that is already starting in this area. DPC materiality is starting to be explored in architecture as a new design language to reach not only outrageous forms but also to leverage the building ... Read more

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  • Planning Complex Waterfront Interfaces

    Reshaping Port City Regeneration for Sustainable Urban Futures

    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book presents a comprehensive examination of the complex interactions between port systems and urban environments, with a particular focus on international methodologies and site-specific case studies from the waterfronts of Palermo and Catania and the West Sicily Sea Authority. It addresses the multifaceted challenges and opportunities inherent in waterfront regeneration, emphasizing the ... Read more

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    Series series Engineering (R0)
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    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
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