Is Spatial Laminated Timber the Future of Sustainable Construction?
SPLAM, the experimental spatial laminated timber pavilion by SOM, could be a test case to scale the sustainable material industry-wide.
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SPLAM, the experimental spatial laminated timber pavilion by SOM, could be a test case to scale the sustainable material industry-wide.
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Digital transformation can help companies work better, faster, and smarter—as long as IT and operational efficiencies collaborate to make it so
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Architecture and moviemaking have a lot in common—and data sharing across industries can help creative fields evolve to meet changing demands.
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A boom in rooftop architecture has transformed residential and commercial buildings, providing greenery, extra space, and Instagrammable views. Are these urban oases trendy or timeless?
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The architecture industry is largely failing to address a growing global problem—water scarcity—but a new generation is taking up the cause.
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Post-graduate architecture students are testing new materials and techniques, aiming to create the future of urban housing.
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Carbon fiber is increasingly popular in construction. Learn why experts prefer this composite building material as a more effective alternative to steel.
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To improve the lives of hospice patients, students in a unique design program are creating immersive VR therapy experiences.
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During COVID-19, the AEC industry has supported those on the front lines, building modular hospitals around the world at breakneck speeds.
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Cars aren't the only autonomous vehicle technology. Discover how driverless construction fleets, from dozers to dump trucks, offer many new benefits.
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Preventing—and, ultimately, managing—cyberattacks on critical infrastructure requires not only new technology but also new ways of thinking.
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Disney innovation elevates storytelling and the creation of immersive experiences—processes that, in its theme parks, require extensive BIM coordination.
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Air travel has been deeply impacted by COVID-19. To protect travelers—and stay profitable —in 2020 and beyond, airports are bulking up safety measures and continuing infrastructure upgrades.
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Though not as hard-hit as some industries, US construction has been derailed by COVID-19. But as the economy ramps back up, here are three reasons construction could be a boon to recovery.
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Humans have long been wary of robotics, but that may change rapidly due to COVID-19. Health care, food preparation, sanitization, and delivery could all be "touchless"—and in high demand.
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Many hurdles must be cleared for new technology to succeed—especially in traditional industries like construction. For 3D printing to disrupt housing, building codes have to get on board.
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Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay is famous for its beauty, depth—and toxic pollution, thanks in part to an aged wastewater system. The Brazilian Army aims to change that, with help from BIM.
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Unlike the flying vehicles of science fiction, Hyperloop transportation is closer than you think to becoming a reality: Think New York to DC in 27 minutes—within this decade.
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What would an Uber for the construction industry look like? A streamlined, tech-savvy way to connect workers with jobsites and projects could be the next big thing in gig-economy growth.
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Emerging from decades of civil war, Colombia has a new battleground: cancer. The country is bringing out the big guns of sustainable hospital design to better serve patients—and the planet.
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