Architecture The Future of Design: 3 Building Trends Empower Collaboration Across Disciplines by Peter Thompson, Autodesk VP As the future of design nears, outcome-based design—generative design, design for manufacture and assembly, and digital project delivery—positions multidisciplinary collaborators for success.
Construction Stunning Wooden Architecture in Japan Exemplifies How BIM Helps Construction by Yasuo Matsunaka In Japan, a construction firm and its contractor learned firsthand how BIM helps construction, using digital communication to build one of the largest wooden roofs in the country.
Sustainability Reusing Construction Materials Is Key to Atlanta Building’s Green Dream by Redshift Video Reusing construction materials is one of the ways the team behind Georgia Tech’s Kendeda Building hopes to meet the Living Building Challenge, a rigorous green-building standard.
Sustainability What Is Low-Carbon Development for Design and Construction? by Michael Gustafson What is low-carbon development for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry? Learn about the tools, materials, and benefits of sustainable building for future generations.
Construction A Green BIM Process Shapes Construction of Iconic Sports Venue in China by Betty Wang In Chengdu, China, an innovative arena—built to host international sports, from soccer to basketball—is going up on time and on budget thanks to a well-coordinated, eco-friendly BIM process.
Architecture Revitalizing an Earthquake-Ravaged Cathedral Through Digital Collaboration by Rina Diane Caballar In 2011, a powerful earthquake nearly destroyed New Zealand’s Christchurch Cathedral. Now, digital collaboration and traditional craft join forces to rebuild this civic and spiritual nexus.
Construction What Is Preconstruction—and How Does It Predict Building Success? by Zac Hays, Autodesk Director Learn how preconstruction—work done after a design is complete and before building begins—has evolved with technology to connect teams, streamline workflows, and predict building success.
Architecture Boston’s New Winthrop Center Takes Passive House Design to New Heights by Zach Mortice Boston’s Winthrop Center is on track to be the largest certified Passive House design office building in the world, focusing on sustainable practices and better wellness for future occupants.
Architecture What Is Digitalization? Here Comes the Fourth Transformation in Building Design by Nicolas Mangon, Autodesk VP What is digitalization? In AEC’s fourth digital transformation, automation and centralized data empower practitioners to build faster and better—with digital twins providing the backbone.
