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How Did BIM Help Notre-Dame Rise from the Ashes?

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The disaster sparked a wave of solidarity and led to unprecedented technological advancements, with restoration efforts utilizing digital tools such as laser scanning and Building Information Modeling (BIM) to recreate intricate details and preserve architectural heritage. Read more

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Rethinking Sustainability Through Site-Specific Strategies

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It suggests that architecture should not be imposed upon a site but rather emerge from it, informed by its materials, climate, and cultural significance.

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RCNKSK blends "medieval craftsmanship with contemporary technologies" for Czech chapel

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Medieval construction techniques informed the stone plinth and hand-hewn timber columns of Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel in the Czech Republic , completed by local architecture studio RCNKSK. Inspired by medieval craftsmanship, the structure dialogues with contemporary technologies," he continued. The photography is by Ondřej Bouška.

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Innovating Small Firm Architecture with Technology and Teamwork

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In the ever-evolving world of architecture, embracing innovation and technology can significantly impact the efficiency and success of small firms. It was during this time that she cultivated her interest in technology, particularly how it could transform architectural practices.

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The Ecological Footprint of Data Centers: The Downpour of a Digital Future

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In present times, data centers are mammoth powerhouses of modern information, communication, and technology industries with giant servers that store and process data. While their proliferation is in a sense, a consequence of our consumption patterns, and as the global demand for the digital grows, so does the data center footprint.

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AI designer and multi-story 3D printer among ICON technologies unveiled at SXSW

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Construction technologies company ICON has unveiled a suite of new technologies at SXSW , including a multi-story robotic construction system and an AI -powered design system. Image credit: ICON Among the new technologies unveiled is Phoenix, ICON. Phoenix multi-story printer. ” Phoenix multi-story printer.

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Transforming Site Surveys with 360-Degree Video Technology

ArchDaily

They provide detailed information on the physical characteristics of a site, existing structures, environmental conditions and possible obstacles, which will serve as prerequisites for the design stage, ensuring that all relevant factors are considered before construction begins.

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