The Positive Effects of Digitalization in Construction: The Case of the Notre Dame Cathedral’s Renovation
Thanks to the digital innovations and solutions available, Notre Dame can enjoy a process of rebirth — which will be done better, faster, and cheaper than it was ever possible.
In Building Design, Hygiene Has Become As Important As Eco-Friendliness. Here’s Why.
Over the last ten years, intelligent buildings have emerged as a crucial component of the design process. Connected and automated solutions have provided operators with greater comfort, energy efficiency, and cost savings. But the COVID-19 pandemic brought another challenge to the frontlines of the building design projects: Hygiene.
“Yes, You Can Build That With Wood”: 5 Record-Breaking Structures Made of Wood
Wood delivers excellent results for projects of all scales: It’s light and versatile, eco-friendly, provides insulation and energy benefits, and aesthetically pleasing.
“Back to Nature”: Boom of Sustainable Architecture Since the 1970s
Modern historians often trace the beginning of the environmental movement to 1970, when Gaylord Nelson, a former Wisconsin governor (1958-1962) and a senator (1963-1981), wanted to foster dialogue and conversations about environmental issues. Nelson’s teach-ins formed Earth Day, a catalyst moment that brought the environment into the political and cultural zeitgeist, forever changing its perception by the masses.
BIM: From “Building Information Modeling” to “Better Information Modeling”
Upon reading the acronym “BIM”, one often thinks of the three-dimensional mapping of products in a digital model. But there’s much more to it: With BIM, architects and planners can manage any information related to building design and represent processes, thus making data available at the right time and to the right extent.
Biodiversity in Construction: From a Conundrum to Possibilities
Biodiversity is the variety of life on the Earth. Its spectrum might include anything from the number of species of plants, animals, microorganisms, and the gene pools in these species to the different ecosystems on the planet, such as deserts, rainforests, and coral reefs.
