The weird, the fun and the quirky facts about construction
This is Construct IQ, a dynamic portal to the weird, the unexpected, the ingenious, and the downright fascinating within the world of construction. This is the ultimate website for unusual, weird and fun facts about the building business. Forget predictable cad drawings and every day building materials – here, we crack open the curiosity cabinet and delve into the quirky, the cutting-edge, and the mind-bending innovations that are reshaping construction.
Think outside the brick-and-mortar box. This is where you will find stories that illustrate the weird, the quirky and the fun facts and myths about construction. Imagine living walls that breathe and heal, homes conjured from pixels in a day, or underwater metropolises shimmering beneath the waves. We're talking mushrooms powering structures, AI predicting construction hiccups before they happen, and even robots waltzing on job sites. The only limit is your imagination. Welcome to Construct IQ - your place to explore unusual, quirky and fun facts about construction and much more.
Puerto Rico’s silent titan - whispers of the cosmos
High above the verdant tapestry of Puerto Rican rainforests, nestled within the embrace of a sinkhole, lies a celestial eye gazing deep into the universe – the Arecibo Observatory. Though no longer...
Read moreListen to the dancing tower of South Korea
In the dynamic skyline of Seoul, South Korea, a building defies expectations. It doesn't stand rigid like its concrete counterparts, but rather sways and dips with the rhythm of the wind, a silent...
Read moreThe futuristic Futuro Houses of Finland
Think about waking up to a panoramic sunrise every single morning, then seamlessly swivelling your entire home to track the sun's golden arc across the sky. No, this isn't science fiction; it's the...
Read moreFrom trash to treasure - a plastic bottle dreamhouse
Imagine a building – not a flimsy shack, but a nine-story marvel – constructed entirely from discarded plastic bottles. It sounds fantastical, yet in Taiwan, this eco-miracle exists. Welcome to the...
Read moreFrom humble cardboard to architectural marvel
Step into a museum unlike any other. Forget towering stone facades or gleaming steel skeletons. Here, in the heart of Japan, stands the Shigeru Ban ArchiLab – a temporary haven of art and innovation...
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