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Construction reaches roof levels of landmark development above Hong Kong’s High Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus by Zaha Hadid Architects

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development above Hong Kong’s High Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus. Adjacent to the West Kowloon Cultural District, the development connects established and emerging neighbourhoods with a network of public gardens and landscaped plazas. Construction works have reached roof level at the new 3.2 million sq.

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Toronto Metropolitan University unveils plan for SCITHub, the 'world’s first fully digitally-enabled building'

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A new prototype demonstration of different burgeoning smart building technologies is coming to the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University as part of a cross-institutional effort that will result in the construction of a new 3,229-square-foot Smart Campus Integration and Testing Hub (SCITHub) designed by WZMH Architects.

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New WELL Performance Rating aims to recognize smart, healthy buildings

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The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has announced the launch of the WELL Performance Rating, a new rating that recognizes building owners and operators for achieving excellence in healthy building performance that enhances the well-being of their inhabitants.

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Flexible Technologies Help Multifamily Operators During Challenging Times

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Understand the importance of flexibility in smart building technologies and how to decide on the right business model to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in unpredictable times. MFPRO+ Blog Throughout the pandemic, multifamily developers and operators saw a massive surge in demand. But, they didn’t stop there.

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Over 700 exhibitors confirmed for ISE 2022  | Architecture | Architonic

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There will be six Technology Zones, which include solutions for connected homes in Residential & Smart Buildings in Hall 2, Audio in Hall 7, and also Lighting in Hall 7 with a special lighting Demo Zone.

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Designing for personal technology is crucial for senior living facilities

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Jeff Carpenter, PE, RCDD MFPRO+ Blog Senior Living Design Designers Engineers Architects Smart Buildings Today’s seniors are increasingly tech savvy. They use smartphones, smartwatches, and smart home technology, and subscribe to streaming platforms they watch on smart TVs and other connected devices.

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The Key To Multifamily Access Control | Consistent Resident Experiences

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Developers and property managers often viewed these technologies and platforms as extraneous expenses and they were reserved only for high-end, luxury developments. Today, smart buildings (either new construction or retrofit) are commonplace, but an adoption gap has occurred in many multifamily communities.