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Insights and Inspiration from the World of Access
Security
The Road Ahead for Electrical Safety: Trends and Forecasts
Electrical safety is a fundamental pillar of modern industry. With the rapid rise of smart technologies—from advanced electrical systems to increasingly complex automation—updating safety practices has become more critical than ever.
Society
The Rise of Architecture PR: The Art of Building With the Community
The role of architecture PR in the industry continues to evolve, driven by shifts in public expectations, the expansion of social media, and the rise of community-driven design processes.
Architecture
Reversible Buildings: the New Frontier of Sustainable Construction
A reversible building is designed from the outset to be dismantled without damage, enabling the recovery and reuse of its materials and components.
Technology
What Is Cyber Resilience in Business—and How to Achieve It?
Cyber resilience should be viewed not only as a technical requirement but as a strategic leadership priority to prevent financial losses and reputational damage.
Architecture
Why Passive Houses Are the Future of Urban Living
Passive houses significantly reduce CO₂ emissions, playing a vital role in the shift toward more sustainable urban living.
Technology
5 Material Innovations to Slash Concrete's Carbon Footprint
The production of cement is a major culprit behind climate change, responsible for roughly 8 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions, or a staggering 2.5 billion tones annually.
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Society
5 Iconic Roles of Doors in Science Fiction
Doors serve a dual purpose in architecture, blending function and form. But in literature—and particularly in science fiction—they take on deeper symbolic meaning.
Architecture
Spending One Week in a Wheelchair: The Challenge of Designing Barrier-Free Homes and Workplaces
Universal accessibility ensures that environments, processes, products, and services are accessible to all, allowing everyone to participate.
Technology
These 5 Construction Robot Types Are the Future of Automation on Site
Construction Robots: The digital revolution is evident in this sector, with technological solutions driving change
Architecture
Will Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Finally Be Completed in 2026?
Barcelona’s iconic basilica is nearing its 144th year of construction. Its completion is awaited in 2026, coinciding with the centennial of Gaudi’s death.
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Architecture
Traveling Through Architecture: The World’s Most Fascinating Train Stations
Railway stations are places where lives intersect — where people depart, arrive, and wait, each for their own reasons. These spaces have long captivated both travelers and architects alike.
Architecture
The Role of Color in Sustainable Architecture Beyond Aesthetics
There's evidence that color plays a powerful role in our lives, affecting our moods, feelings, how we work, and how we act.
Urbanization
Burden of Buildings: How New York is Sinking Under its Own Weight
New York City’s built environment is causing it to sink by one to two millimeters a year, according to a research published last year
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Society
How These 5 Cities Managed Overtourism
The travel bug has bitten humanity for centuries, but the ease and affordability of modern travel has created a new challenge: Overtourism.
Architecture
Trailblazing Women Architects: Mariam Issoufou Kamara
“By sustaining people you are alike to sustain the environment as well." - these words perfectly summarize Issoufou's architectural approach.
Architecture
4 Stunning Examples of Eco-Friendly Hotels
Millions of travelers are losing interest in resort tourism and favor smaller, eco-friendly hotels and establishments. Here are 4 stunners.