Category: Architectural Design Innovation

Reading time: 2 minutes A university of Hawaii Mānoa-led Waikīkī Sea Level Rise Adaptation Project has received national recognition for its architectural innovation that pushes the boundaries of design. The project won a design award from the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) in New York City in October 2024. Architectural representations “This national recognition… Continue reading Waikīkī Sea Level Rise Adaptation Project Receives National Recognition

The Detroit Board of Ethics has postponed a hearing to determine whether former city planning director Antoine Bryant violated ethics rules by unilaterally approving contracts for artistic murals. Bryant left the city in December to join Gensler in running Detroit operations, the world's largest architecture firm with an office on the edge of Capitol Park.… Continue reading Ethics Commission postpones hearing on ex-Detroit planner

Concrete admixtures Concrete admixtures market segmentation by function includes plasticizers, accelerators, retarders, sealing admixtures and others. QATAR, QATAR, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ – The concrete admixtures market plays a central role in the construction industry, providing essential solutions that improve the performance, durability and sustainability of concrete. These additives are crucial in… Continue reading The concrete admixtures market is poised for strong growth and is expected to reach $30.96 billion by 2030

Times are changing for computer-aided design. In the meantime, why not make a game out of it? Welcome to Engineering Paper, a weekly column covering the latest news in design and simulation software. And if it's not fresh, we pour so much sauce over it that you won't even notice. A little spice for our… Continue reading Funny times before the CAD revolution

The Alachua City Commission on Monday unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance that introduces several new definitions and some clarifications to the city's Land Development Regulations (LDRs). Another new ordinance also allows trash containers to be located in a city entrance, clear of buildings. The first ordinance amending Alachua's LDRs touches on several… Continue reading The city of Alachua is expanding regulations to include hookah bars, food trucks and smoke shops

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”