Category: Architectural Design Innovation

Thanks to new technologies, construction tools, equipment and methods are advancing. New construction technologies focus on improving safety, sustainability and operational efficiency. Many popular technologies in the construction industry support these priorities and support all aspects of construction, from construction preparation to presentation of a finished project. Here are some common technologies that simplify and… Continue reading 16 useful technologies for the construction industry – TechDay

BOISE, Idaho – The city of Boise wants to update its flag and needs residents' help. The current flag includes a blue and white motif with the Capitol and trees on the horizon. Once a design is selected, city officials hope to unveil the updated flag by spring. RELATED: 'It was kind of inevitable' –… Continue reading The City of Boise is accepting creative submissions for a new flag design

share Tweet share share e-mail At a time of urgent need for climate resilience, innovative approaches to housing design are gaining attention. Long known for its efficiency, modular construction is now emerging as a sustainable solution to urban housing shortages and environmental problems. Recent research led by Abhiram Reddy… Continue reading Optimizing LEED Certification for Modular Home Designs: A Cost-Effective Path to Sustainability

Norconsult relied on Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), which brings together communications, project management and cost control tools, to ensure the complex project was delivered on time and on budget. A nearly 100% paperless operation was required to seamlessly collaborate across a consortium of partners. According to Norconsult, the reliance on hand drawings for the new… Continue reading Norconsult's new Sotra Bridge embodies a fully digital approach

Live in Los Angeles needs to be regularly reminded that much of what surrounds its inhabitants is fleeting. This essentially affects human life and nature, as this week's deadly fires have shown us. But also to that Both the vital everyday structures and the cultural monuments helped to celebrate the impressive achievements of this place,… Continue reading As flames consume architectural gems, a hit for “Old California”

Building information management The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry has long struggled with high prices, slow delivery and a lack of communication. This is primarily due to a lack of effective coordination between project stakeholders, which include architects, contractors, engineers, owners, designers and facility managers. The software market is saturated with many types of… Continue reading Top BIM Software Tools for AEC Professionals: A Complete Guide

Public program winter 2025January 23rd – 20th March 2025 Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design at the University of Toronto Daniels Building 1 Spadina crescent Toronto Ontario M5S 2J5Canada Hours: Monday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m T +1 416 978 5038 communications@daniels.utoronto.ca The University of Toronto's John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture,… Continue reading Public Winter Program 2025 – Announcements

Green technology. Environmental technology concept. Sustainable development goals. SDGs. getty Over the past year, I have dealt with a variety of topics that shape the construction and real estate sector. These include the rise of mixed-use projects to address the housing shortage, the promise of smarter cities, the emergence of new technology-driven roles, the evolving… Continue reading Highlights of 2024 and the key trends that will shape construction in 2025

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“En plein air” is the practice of painting outdoors. In fact, the French term literally means “outside.” When landscape architect Tim Mitchell and exhibition project manager Lucy Willet first moved into their Lancefield property in 2021, Lucy was working on an exhibition featuring well-known impressionists Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro and Alfred Sisley – who were… Continue reading A stunning garden inspired by picturesque landscapes