Sacyr's Blog

The San Francisco church in Chile has stood for more than 400 years and has withstood around 15 major earthquakes. The study of such structures can help shape new sustainable and resilient designs. Here we explore how ancient techniques are inspiring modern architecture.

A Latvian startup called Brette Haus has designed multiple houses that can be moved up to 100 times. We look at the potential of these portable dwellings, which can theoretically be assembled in just three hours.

More than 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, according to the US Geological Survey. While theoretical concepts of underwater cities have been put forward to take advantage of this enormous space, to date no such large-scale city has been built.

In addition to 775 rooms, Buckingham Palace has a cinema, a swimming pool, a post office, a chapel, a doctor's surgery and even a cash machine. We look at how the British crown intends to renovate this historic building and reduce its carbon footprint.