BD+C

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Generative AI can bolster innovation in construction industry 0 qpurcell Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:48 AEC Tech Jeff Danley, Associate Technology and Innovation Consultant at Burns & McDonnell, suggests several solutions generative AI could have within the construction industry.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2022

After Seratech's carbon-neutral cement won the 2022 Obel Award , Dezeen has rounded up six ways in which researchers are working to decarbonise concrete – the single most polluting building material in the world. Read: UK cement industry sets out roadmap to "go beyond net-zero" by 2050. Biogenic Limestone by Minus Materials.

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Deezen

JANUARY 10, 2023

From concrete-like building materials to restaurant crockery made from the eateries' own food scraps, this roundup explores eight projects created using discarded shells. Designers around the globe have noted the potential that shells have to form the basis of durable products by condensing and combining them with other materials.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction The high-quality mold manufacturing industry has experienced significant advancements in recent years, driven by the rapid development of material technologies. These innovations have led to more efficient production processes, better performance, and longer lifespans of molds.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 22, 2024

Image Courtesy of Swatchbox Milan Design Week rarely fails to deliver on compelling showcases of design and innovation. Installed inside an office in Brera that is ordinarily occupied by a Milan architecture firm, the exhibit displays a large pile of construction materials typically destined for landfill. Read more »

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At its heart, Architizer’s A+Product Awards celebrates products and materials that redefine the possibilities of design, technology and sustainability within architecture. Notably, sustainability is a prevalent theme, with many products incorporating recycled materials and strategies to reduce environmental impact.”

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Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Additionally, the trend toward biophilic design is growing, with bathrooms featuring natural materials such as stone, wood and greenery to create a calming, nature-inspired atmosphere. Modern bathroom innovations include sleek grab bars and easy-access showers. Hotels are also opting for sustainable materials.

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Hotel Designs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Since 2018 Trendease International has been scouting talent from around the world for the Surface Design Show and we are excited to bring the next selection of innovative minds to showcase at the Business Design Centre in February,” commented Jennifer Castoldi CEO and Chief Creative Director, Trendease International.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Get your products in front of the AEC industry’s most renowned designers by submitting today. Environmental awareness has become one of the fundamental drivers for innovation in architecture. While many sectors are charging forward, the field of materials is rapidly progressing and reshaping how we approach design specifications.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

These contests don't just celebrate innovation—they fuel it, inspiring the next wave of boundary-breaking projects. Thanks to such platforms, we get to witness the extraordinary fusion of beauty, ingenuity, and craftsmanship that ripples through the creative industry. Read more »

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

An udder-like battery charging system and cosmetics made from byproducts of the wine industry were among the product designs exhibited at Seoul Design 2024. Now in its sixth edition, the Design Launching Fair aims to encourage innovation by emerging local brands and designers and to help "spread K-design globally". "The

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This innovative process uses silica, a waste product from flue gases, as a carbon-negative cement replacement in concrete. ArchDaily had the chance to interview Sam Draper, CEO of Seratech, about the company's role in building a sustainable construction industry and their plans for scaling their innovative process. Read more »

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Looking closely at the dynamic movements of consumer trends within the design industry, it is apparent that the desires and expectations of today’s designers have evolved dramatically. The modern consumer yearns for more than just a product’s intended function; they seek innovation and amalgamation that goes above and beyond.

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

explains more: Hotel Designs: Tell us about your design for the Innovation Stage at the Independent Hotel Show this year? – explains more: Hotel Designs: Tell us about your design for the Innovation Stage at the Independent Hotel Show this year? The team at Design Command – who feature twice on the The Brit List Awards 2024 shortlist!

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Archinect

AUGUST 31, 2022

Rocker joins Georgia Tech after working in the software industry and holding separate academic positions at the Harvard GSD between 2005 and 2020. The School of Architecture at Georgia Tech University has announced the appointment of Ingeborg Rocker as its new Chair and William Harrison Professor of Architecture effective September 1st.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A garment clad with iridescent wooden sequins is among the projects on display at the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition at Finland's Aalto University , demonstrating innovative applications of cellulose. There is such a huge need in the fashion industry for more sustainable colourants."

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Deezen

MAY 16, 2023

Dezeen has teamed up with Material Bank for a live panel talk next week in London exploring how its easy-access platform is changing the way that architects and designers specify materials. Material Bank is the world's largest marketplace for searching, sampling and specifying architecture, design and construction materials.

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MLL Atelier

JUNE 26, 2023

Why Innovation Matters Innovation is a crucial factor in advancing society forward. The concept of difference-in-degree and difference-in-kind illustrates the two forms of innovation. The latter, also known as disruptive innovation, can completely revolutionize an industry or society.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Both feature facades made from large prefabricated concrete modules , showcasing the brutalist aesthetic and a dedication to using industrial materials and innovative construction techniques for their time. Located side by side, these buildings share a striking architectural style. Read more »

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Hotel Designs

JULY 24, 2024

Hotel Designs The material world of Duravit The material world of Duravit Velvety cast-mineral material, distinctive natural patterns, and a host of fascinating materials raise the bar in the bathroom – Duravit looks at different ways these textures can be combined to create intriguing and exciting bathroom designs.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The traditional construction industry suffers from inefficiencies that render methods slow, expensive, or harmful to the environment. Excessive material waste and lengthy build times pose significant challenges to built environment professionals, calling attention to the complexity and rigidity of conventional construction processes.

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Archinect

AUGUST 25, 2022

Engineers at RMIT University have developed a method to use disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to make concrete stronger, providing an innovative way to significantly reduce pandemic-generated waste. [.] Three separate materials were shredded and then mixed into concrete at rates between 0.1

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

based engineering firm Buro Happold, says the real culprit is likely one that all new building innovations are forced to navigate: the building code itself. “If you can do something with less material, or put the pieces together faster, there are all kinds of cost savings right there, and all sorts of non-monetary benefits as well.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This efficient, industrial approach reduced construction time significantly. Additionally, the design’s use of lightweight materials and the repetition of simple units allowed for fast and precise assembly, revolutionizing construction techniques and setting a precedent for future large-scale architectural projects.

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Architizer

MAY 2, 2022

Among architects and builders, Cosentino surfaces are known to be innovative and high-quality, but one should also add visionary and socially conscious to the list of descriptors. Indeed, Cosentino has long proven that synthetic materials can be just as elegant and intricate as natural materials. That’s right, zero with a Z.

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Deezen

JUNE 28, 2024

Pencil production in New Jersey and the fabrication of massive turbines for wind power in North Dakota feature in this roundup of American industrial facilities photographed by Christopher Payne. Yet, we still live in a physical world, and we surround ourselves with material things, and many of these things are still made in America.

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2024

By making it easier to identify textiles that have a greater positive impact on people and planet, FranklinTill hopes to enable a shift towards regenerative materials. "We We can only move towards a regenerative approach to textiles by understanding the full lifecycle of our materials," said co-founder FranklinTill Caroline Till. "As

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Deezen

JUNE 28, 2024

Pencil production in New Jersey and the fabrication of massive turbines for wind power in North Dakota feature in this roundup of American industrial facilities photographed by Chris Payne. Yet, we still live in a physical world, and we surround ourselves with material things, and many of these things are still made in America.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 2, 2024

SpinFix can be installed without the use of adhesives The SpinFix clips are made from RePET, a recycled material made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is created by recycling the leftover waste from Autex Acoustics ' manufacturing processes. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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Deezen

MARCH 21, 2024

Launched in 1949 on the premise of "pushing recycling in the design industry" by turning industrial textile waste into premium rugs, all of the brand’s products now contain 68 per cent waste material. Bolon's products contain 68 per cent waste material "Recycling is woven into everything we do," Bolon told Dezeen. "In

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Hotel Designs

MAY 18, 2023

Pauline Brettell writes… Surrounded by the innovative use of materials running through the design of the Squire & Partners was unquestionably an appropriate setting for this roundtable conversation – inside a dome structure, overlooking London’s skyline.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Revalu platform uses one million data points and an AI -powered accuracy checker to enable architects to compare the environmental impacts of different building materials. First, there is the material cloud, which gathers over one million data points related to the environmental impact of different materials.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Whether it’s reimagining traditional techniques or experimenting with unconventional materials, LUO Studio is challenging the status quo by asking a simple question: How can architecture do better? So, what exactly are they doing to shake things up? So, what exactly are they doing to shake things up? Let’s take a closer look.

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BD+C

AUGUST 21, 2024

How Digitalization Is Reshaping the Construction Industry 1 kcichowicz Wed, 08/21/2024 - 13:29 Navigating the digital transformation journey is necessary but can be challenging. There are tools to help construction professionals and industry leaders. Even industry giants and household names were not immune to the dawn of digital.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 28, 2024

So what is with the hype about innovation in “mass timber” construction over the past few years? The color photos show some impressive buildings in places where the wood industry has always been healthy, such as the Pacific Northwest and Scandinavia. The Japanese build log cabins with imported material that might as well be gold.

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ArchDaily

MAY 5, 2024

© Marc Goodwin | Expo 2020 Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed away from its actual site, within controlled factory settings, using identical materials, and adhering to a set of codes and regulations.

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Architonic

JUNE 16, 2024

Over the past 10 years, Design Shanghai has established itself as one of the world's leading design fairs, attracting manufacturers, design brands, industry leaders, architects, collectors, interior designers and design enthusiasts. This year, more than 100,000 visitors are expected during the four days of the event.</p>

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