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

Archinect

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

Archinect

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

Architonic

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

BD+C

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

Building and Interiors

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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Sustainable Resort Design: Integrating Green Practices into Site Planning in India, the USA, and the UK

Arcmax Architects

The use of cutting-edge technology, such as geothermal heating and smart building systems, is becoming standard practice. This involves conducting thorough environmental impact assessments to ensure that the development of the resort will not harm the local ecosystems.

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UNStudio wins competition for NION

aasarchitecture

UNStudio’s design proposal for NION, a 45,000 m2 state-of-the-art office tower in the Europaviertel in Frankfurt, was recently selected by Groß & Partner for further development. NION will be one of the most sustainable office buildings in Germany. 43.500 m2 – 45.000 m2 Building volume: Aprox. Image © MOARE. Image © MOARE.

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