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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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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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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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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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From smart cities to energy management, Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022 will focus on the future

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The advancement of sustainable energy generation, the reduction of consumption in smart buildings, and the growth of electromobility are key components to a complete energy turnaround by 2030. For example, the advent of the lithium-ion battery aided the development of sustainable electromobility.

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From Timeless Materials to High-Tech Hybrids: A New Era in Architecture and Construction

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The development of hybrid technologies is not merely a response to the demands of modern construction; it’s a visionary leap forward fueled by urgent environmental concerns and the pressing need for sustainable solutions. Digital Fabrication 3D model using Grasshopper.