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A New Building Method Uses Origami to Fold Metal Structures

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and partner universities have created a new construction method. It is based on origami, the art of folding flat sheets into three-dimensional shapes. The system builds light structures that can hold weight at the size of buildings. MIT professor Neil Gershenfeld said the research proves metal folding can be used on real…

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