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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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Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings?

BD+C

Could ‘smartbuilding facades heat and cool buildings? 0 dbarista Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:58 Building Technology A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.

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Smart buildings take hold: 8 ways smart tech is transforming commercial buildings

BD+C

construction markets, AEC teams are working on ideas for “smart buildings.” Since the mid-1980s, a new generation of products, technologies, and analytical tools has transformed the building landscape. Buoyed by a surge of high-tech innovations and several years of robust U.S.

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CRE professionals have increased interest in embodied carbon accounting, smart buildings

BD+C

Interest in embodied carbon accounting and smart buildings is growing among commercial real estate professionals, according to a recent survey by the STO Building Group.

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Cutting-Edge Innovations in Wood-Frame Construction

Santa Cruz Architect

Wood has been a staple material in construction for centuries, offering natural beauty, sustainability, and versatility. Over the years, wood-frame construction has witnessed significant innovations that have revolutionized the way we build structures.

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

Architizer

Hybrid construction materials and techniques might be the beacon of hope in a construction industry riddled with carbon-intensive practices and logistical challenges. Traditional construction methods and materials fall short of meeting the rigorous standards of eco-consciousness.

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Top 10 construction companies in India (+7 FAQs) | Best construction companies in India

Building and Interiors

Construction and infrastructure are the most important aspects of the development of a country. In… The post Top 10 construction companies in India (+7 FAQs) | Best construction companies in India appeared first on Building And Interiors.