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Technology and Building: Human-Free Construction

Architizer

But as technology advances and we continue to dream up new ways to design where we live, work and play, what happens when humans are slowly removed from construction and how we build? We’re inviting experts in technology, building and construction to discuss these issues and more at Future Fest: Register for Future Fest.

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One Drawing Winner Visualizes Three Different Outcomes For Hiroshima Sites

Architizer

Yet, while Victoria demonstrates mastery of these techniques, they only tell one part of the story behind the drawing. In this way, she approaches her subject matter, the site of Hiroshima, through a kaleidoscopic lens that incorporates Japanese aesthetic theory, contemporary music, and photographing imperfections in daily life.

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Ways of seeing: Afghanistan historic building sites

e-architect

The shrine of Khwaja Abu Nasr Parsa in Balkh, Afghanistan – the “Green Mosque”: ‘Ways of seeing’ by Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Afghanistan CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The shrine of Khwaja Abu Nasr Parsa is a spectacular mosque in Balkh, Afghanistan. After the U.S.

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

Arcmax Architects

India, the USA, and the UK are leading the charge, adopting innovative green practices in resort site planning to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly travel options. The use of traditional architectural techniques, which are inherently sustainable, further enhances the eco-friendly appeal of these resorts.

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AI: Coming to a Job Site Near You

Santa Cruz Architect

For decades, technology has been used in the construction industry to increase productivity and efficiency in construction projects and make structures safer. Several applications are already applying AI this way, with benefits ranging from improved job site safety monitoring to heading off potential material shortages.

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A Buoyant, Ark-Like Addition Brings a Sea Change to a Family’s London Home

Dwell

ROAR Architects turned a confined site into a light-filled social space with a vaulted ceiling inspired by ship-building techniques. The owners of this property were operating on a tight budget and needed more space but the site was extremely constrained. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Young Architect Guide: The Three Pillars of Form-Finding in Architecture

Architizer

The beauty of form finding is that hands-on idea generation, scientific analysis, rigorous testing and adopting new technologies are all valid approaches to the common objective; no particular methodology is more valuable than the other. There are a number of physically-driven form-finding techniques.

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