Digitizing the Eiffel Tower: Inside the World’s Largest Urban 3D Model by Maxime Thomas To inspire transformation of the lands surrounding the Eiffel Tower, the city of Paris used BIM and LIDAR to build the largest 3D model of its kind.
Architecture How 3 Global Architecture and Engineering Firms Are Revitalizing Work in 2020 by Zach Mortice
Architecture Giving France’s Cathedrals Digital “Check-Ups” for Architectural Preservation by Maxime Thomas In France, five cathedrals are being digitized in 3D for future architectural preservation. Even if disaster strikes, as with Notre Dame, this will ensure the precious heritage will survive.
Architecture A Futuristic Building Tests Agile Design—While Its Residents Actually Live There by Friederike Voigt NEST in Switzerland is a futuristic building and test lab under one (solar) roof. Replete with actual residents, NEST is exploring agile innovations for the digitized construction landscape.
Architecture WeWork’s Nic Rader on Space-as-a-Service Business Models Reshaping Office Design by Jeff Link WeWork’s space-as-a-service business model tackles office design for companies of all sizes. Here, designer Nic Rader shares what data-driven future workplaces might look like—for all.
Architecture 4 Tips for Building a Small-but-Mighty Team of BIM Experts by Rina Diane Caballar Small companies can make a big impact: Take Axoscape, a Houston firm helping AEC pros tackle BIM. Learn how it cultivates nimble, expert teams that thrive in their sense of greater purpose.
Construction 3 Ways Smart Glasses Cleared a Path for Tunnel and Concourse Construction at LAX by Matt Alderton The future looks bright through the lens of AR smart glasses. See 3 ways one firm used this tech for construction of a $1.6 billion airport revamp—and learn how it might work for you, too.
