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

BD+C

Buoyed by a surge of high-tech innovations and several years of robust U.S. 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.

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Cutting-Edge Innovations in Wood-Frame Construction

Santa Cruz Architect

Over the years, wood-frame construction has witnessed significant innovations that have revolutionized the way we build structures. These innovations not only enhance the structural integrity and safety of wooden buildings but also contribute to sustainability and energy efficiency.

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Investing — and building — smarter

BD+C

Project teams are finding innovative ways to implement smart building technology. New partnerships are one avenue, says Matthew Toner, CBRE’s Managing Director of Smart Buildings and IoT, describing CBRE’s acquisition of Johnson Controls’ Global Workplace Solutions unit.

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Weitblick Innovation Campus // Sehw Architektur

Architizer

Building volume and location The building providing modern working environments is the first component of the emerging innovation park in Augsburg, a place bringing together the worlds of work and research. The catering facility on the ground floor will become a popular meeting place in the southern part of the innovation park.

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Design Strategies That Control Indoor Climate Without Over-Reliance on HVAC

The Architecture Designs

The Venturi effect accelerates air movement through narrow pathways, while wind towers channel cool air into buildings. Innovative airflow techniques refine these principles. Blending Smart Technology with Design for Better Climate Control Smart building systems merge technology with design for enhanced comfort and efficiency.

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

Architizer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Photo by Boegly + Grazia photographers Merging traditional materials such as wood, stone, and earth with innovative technologies has paved the way for creating components that define hybrid construction. Both techniques promote sustainability by minimizing waste and improving energy efficiency.

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Competitions: The 1st STELSI International Metaverse Architecture Competition

Bustler

To that end, we are holding a metaverse architecture competition to see what innovative and creative ideas you have to enrich our existence. Smart Buildings in the Metaverse Creative and innovative architectural design in the metaverse using future building technologies and new building materials.