The concept of robots transforming the way we build and live is as exciting as it is transformative. House-building robots, such as the 3D printers already being deployed, show the potential to revolutionise construction. Yet, while these machines are undeniably impressive, they often rely on concrete, a material with a heavy carbon footprint. Concrete production accounts for a significant proportion of global CO₂ emissions, primarily due to the energy-intensive process of producing cement. This reliance poses a challenge: how can we embrace the convenience and efficiency of these technologies while aligning them with a sustainable vision for the future?
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Counterurbanisation
It’s hard to believe that just five years ago, many of us were living through a worldwide lockdown, trying to make sense of new ways of working and living. Back then, I believed the pandemic would dramatically and permanently accelerate the move away from big cities in favor of smaller towns and the countryside – something often referred to as counterurbanisation. In hindsight, my predictions weren’t entirely off the mark, but I was definitely too optimistic about how quickly these changes would reshape our world.
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