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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Stymie Risk and Stimulate Innovation in Business With Operational Efficiencies
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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From Models to Movies, Data Sharing Across Industries Can Create Common Toolsets
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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Is the Roof Architecture Renaissance a Fad or a Fixture?
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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4 Young Architects Are Going Against the Tide to Solve the Global Water Crisis
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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Customizable Communities Could Be Key to the Future of Urban Housing
Post-graduate architecture students are testing new materials and techniques, aiming to create the future of urban housing.
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Could Carbon Fiber Be the Superhero of Composite Building Materials?
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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From Hospice to Hot-Air Balloon Thanks to VR Therapy
To improve the lives of hospice patients, students in a unique design program are creating immersive VR therapy experiences.
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3 Examples of Modular and Prefab Hospitals Constructed to Fight COVID-19
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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Driverless Dozers and the Dawn of Autonomous Vehicle Technology in Construction
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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New Tech—and New Mindsets—Can Thwart Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure
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 and Converging Industries Make Electrifying Theme Parks Real
Disney innovation elevates storytelling and the creation of immersive experiences—processes that, in its theme parks, require extensive BIM coordination.
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How Technology Is Supercharging Airport Safety Measures for 2020 and Beyond
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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3 Reasons Construction Will Be an Economic Bright Spot in the US After COVID-19
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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Is COVID-19 a Flash Point for Robotics and Drones in Health Care and Elsewhere?
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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A Brave New World of Construction 3D Printing Needs Brave New Building Codes
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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Brazilian Army Battles Pollution in Rio’s Toxic Guanabara Bay Using BIM
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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Hyperloop Technology Aims to Transform Transportation—Within the Decade
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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How Gig-Economy Growth Could Help Close the Labor Gap in Construction
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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For Colombia’s Cancer Patients, Sustainable Hospital Design Saves Lives
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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