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University of Seville architecture professor develops new mathematical concept that can impact 'engineering and construction of buildings'

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During the construction of the university’s new engineering building, Cabeza-Lainez found that calculating the area of a roof with straight lines resting on a semicircle was impossible just by using pi. After 30 years of research, [he] published a paper about his discovery in ScienceDirect [.] Rail network t.

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AI and the Renaissance of Parametric Design

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For more ways to supercharge your workflow, check out more articles in our Tech for Architects series, which includes our recommendations of Top Laptops for Architects and Designers. AT One example is the AI SpaceFactory’s MARSHA habitat project , which was generated using generative adversarial networks (GANs).

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The Future of Architecture: 10 Transformative Design Principles for a Sustainable World

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This article was written by Edward Mazria, FAIA, the founder and CEO of Architecture 2030 whose mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. Roof Gardens These principles continue to influence urban planners and architects to this day.

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Norman Foster and Holcim develop modular housing unit for displaced communities

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asked architect Norman Foster, president of the Norman Foster Foundation. The units are designed to house displaced families The Essential Homes modular housing units are built using a range of Holcim's sustainable building solutions. Holcim says that rollable concrete uses up to 95 per cent less material than standard applications.

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Transparent Aluminum

Santa Cruz Architect

It has long been the ambition of architects and engineers to find a material that combines the strength and hardness of metal with the crystal-clear purity of glass. Transparent aluminum is a cutting edge-material already being used in specialty architectural applications including blast-resistant and infrared-optical windows.

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Cupa Pizarras creates facade cladding system made from natural slate

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The slate aims to create a timeless yet modern appearance The raw slate used for the Cupaclad system is mined out of 20 quarries located across Spain, all of which are owned by the company. An additional 24 processing plants handle the slate and ensure it is ready for application.

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Chat GPT Cheat Sheet for Architects and Designers

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One of the most popular AI apps is OpenAI’s Chat GPT — but how can this text-based tool help architects and designers? It includes a standardized prompt formula for architects, examples of how the formula can be used for real-world applications, and additional tips for getting the most out of Chat GPT.