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Wooden World: How Helsinki Became a Leader in Architecture’s Timber Revolution

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The Finnish government has long been committed to environmental stewardship, social equality and technological advancement. In recent years, advancements in technology have made it possible to use timber in exciting ways that were previously unimaginable. In Finland, forests cover approximately 75% of the land area.

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

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Architects, in collaboration with HVAC professionals and building contractors, must consider insulation, ventilation, shading, and materials to create spaces that naturally regulate temperature, improving sustainability and reducing energy costs. Cross-ventilation, stack effect ventilation, and operable windows regulate airflow efficiently.

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How a Diverse Portfolio of Architectural Projects Unlocks the Wisdom of Travel

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Learning From Local Contexts: The Architect as a Cultural Observer Laayoune Technology School by El Kabbaj – Kettani – Siana – Architects , Morocco Travelers often marvel at the details of a new place the texture of cobblestones underfoot, the rhythm of daily life, or the interplay of light and shadow in a market square.

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Technology and Building: Human-Free Construction

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But as technology advances and we continue to dream up new ways to design where we live, work and play, what happens when humans are slowly removed from construction and how we build? We’re inviting experts in technology, building and construction to discuss these issues and more at Future Fest: Register for Future Fest.

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Nike developing AI model as part of design "step change"

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Nike unveiled its AIR concept shoes at a recent event in Paris Prompts based on the athletes' preferences were inputted into generative AI models to create hundreds of images that Nike designers then rapidly honed down into single concepts using other digital fabrication techniques including 3D sketching and printing. "I

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Young Architect Guide: The Three Pillars of Form-Finding in Architecture

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The beauty of form finding is that hands-on idea generation, scientific analysis, rigorous testing and adopting new technologies are all valid approaches to the common objective; no particular methodology is more valuable than the other. There are a number of physically-driven form-finding techniques.

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Beyond AI: How Cognitive Computing Is Silently Transforming Architecture

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AI technology has revealed techniques such as generative design, simulation and optimization through the use of algorithms and machine learning systems. The Autodesk Generative Design Pavilion serves as a demonstration of such technology. PRATIK ‘ S LAWS , Blade-runner-fanart-wallpaper , CC BY-SA 4.0