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How Breathable Should Facades Be? Exploring Permeability and Impermeability in Building Envelopes

ArchDaily

Image © French + Tye The main role of architecture is to create structures that protect us from the environment and create spaces that are safe and comfortable for all types of needs and activities. Building technologies of the past rarely managed, however, to create a complete separation between us and the outside world. Read more »

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Ten thesis projects by students at Singapore University of Technology and Design

Deezen

Dezeen School Shows: a project that uses generative AI to enhance theatre performances is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. This complex digital framework achieved two paramount goals.

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How electric-vehicle technology is changing car design

Deezen

Cars will start to look dramatically different as electric vehicles become the norm but battery technology must first improve, designers tell Dezeen. Part of that is down to safety regulations, which mandate certain features, but aerodynamics is another major factor. Autonomy is going to change the game," said Arroba.

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Technology and Building: Human-Free Construction

Architizer

But as technology advances and we continue to dream up new ways to design where we live, work and play, what happens when humans are slowly removed from construction and how we build? We’re inviting experts in technology, building and construction to discuss these issues and more at Future Fest: Register for Future Fest.

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety

BD+C

Discover the key drivers of this transformation, including technological advancements, demographic trends, and a growing emphasis on integrated, patient-centered care. Adoption of emerging technology. The healthcare facilities landscape is shifting to resemble mixed-use and retail environments more than the traditional hospital model.

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Understanding the Role of Control Valves in Industrial Automation

DesignRulz

Control valves are mechanical devices used to regulate or manipulate the flow of fluids, such as gas, oil, water, and steam, in industrial processes. For example, Johnson controls control valves are often used to regulate the temperature in HVAC systems by controlling the flow of coolant or heating medium. What Are Control Valves?

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Beyond AI: How Cognitive Computing Is Silently Transforming Architecture

Architizer

As we venture further into the 21st century, a new frontier is emerging: one where artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive computing principles are transforming the fabric of our built environment. The Autodesk Generative Design Pavilion serves as a demonstration of such technology.