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The Bridge Between Conceptual Design and BIM: A Real-Time Collaborative Platform to Optimize Building Design

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Transforming a conceptual massing model to BIM with Snaptrude’s automated workflows. Image Courtesy of Snaptrude In the ever-changing world of design and construction, the tools at architects’ disposal have remained the same for decades. Read more »

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ETH Zurich researcher develops 3D printed insulation foam using recycled materials

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ETH Zurich has published details of new research into lightweight building components produced using 3D printing. Bedarf’s process then deploys 3D printing to shape the material into bespoke building parts without the need for formwork, which is traditionally only partly reusable and more time-consuming.

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Drexel University researchers develop AI-guided robotic structural inspection system

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The article they published recently in the Elsevier journal Automation in Construction presented the potential for a new multi-scale monitoring system informed by deep-learning algorithms that work to find cracks and other damage to buildings before using LiDAR to produce three-dimensional images for inspectors to aid in their documentation.

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Autodesk unveils Forma, an AI-driven tool for generating and analyzing BIM models

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Autodesk has unveiled a new software program that integrates automation and artificial intelligence -powered insights. Forma’s automation functions will also allow users to use parametric tools to “quickly develop many design conce.

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Harvard Graduate School of Design Offers Online Course on AI for Architects

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Can AI design buildings? Answer: “AI cannot design entire buildings, but it is true that certain aspects, more and more aspects of the architectural design process are being automated using A. Courtesy of Harvard GSD Executive Education Question: “I’m an architect. Is my job getting replaced by AI?

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Meet New York City's window-washing robot

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Its window-washing robot, Ozmo, is now operational in Tel Aviv and New York, and has worked on major Manhattan buildings such as 10 Hudson Yards, 383 Madison, 825 3rd Avenue and 7 World Trade Center [.] Automation has entered the building maintenance field with AI-powered window-washing robots appearing on Manhattan's high-rise facades.

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New 3D printing housing factory aims to cut construction time by 50 percent

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3D printing construction technology startup Mighty Buildings has offered a first look inside their new factory in Monterrey, Mexico. Image credit: Mighty Buildings The factory will produce homes using a blend of material science , robotics, and automation.