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Coming Fast: A Driver of Industry Change

SW Oregon Architect

Unfailingly, I’m drawn to news articles and/or essays about technological advancements within the architecture profession. I recently happened to read two especially thought-provoking pieces online about the future of BIM (Building Information Modeling).

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Sagrada Familia shows stone "can return to being used as a structural material"

Deezen

For him, there are many benefits to reintroducing stone in construction, with the most obvious stemming from its qualities as a natural material. The main benefit of structural stone is that it is a plentiful, natural, low carbon and beautiful material," said Carfrae. "It Photo courtesy of Arup.

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Unlocking the power of digital twins: Maximizing success with OKRs

BD+C

Unlocking the power of digital twins: Maximizing success with OKRs 0 qpurcell Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:43 BIM and Information Technology To effectively capitalize on digital twin technology, owners can align their efforts using objectives and key results (OKRs).

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8 Innovations that have Revolutionized Construction

Santa Cruz Architect

The construction industry has come a long way from the days of manual labor and rudimentary tools. In the 21st century, it has witnessed a revolution brought about by a series of technological innovations that have made construction faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.

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Artificial Intelligence in Navigating the Building Codes

Santa Cruz Architect

This essay explores the role that AI can play in navigating building codes, examining its potential benefits, challenges, and future prospects. Understanding Building Codes Building codes are a set of regulations and standards that govern the design, construction, and operation of buildings.

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Buildings With Less Embodied Carbon (Part 2 of Sustainability in Construction)

Community Architect

President Obama How buildings contribute carbon emissions My last article here dealt with the roles of buildings in CO2 emissions and climate change in general. Source: Carbon Leadership Forum As noted in the first article, setting goals is easy. The current "lumber crisis" puts a spotlight on this area of concern: Building materials.

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BIM at LOD400: Why Level of Development 400 matters for design and virtual construction

BD+C

Stephen Blumenbaum, PE, SE, Walter P Moore Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech BIM and Information Technology Building Tech Structural Materials Steel Buildings Today’s fast-paced world of design and construction is fractured.