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Biophilic design: What is it? Why it matters? And how do we use it?
WEBNov 19, 2018 · The biophilia hypothesis proposes that most humans have an innate love of nature—we long for it and without connecting with it, our health could suffer. So, biophilic design is an applied solution to appease this desire for nature by integrating natural elements and processes into the built environment. Biophilic design can …
Prescriptive Vs. Performance Building Codes - Construction
WEBJan 8, 2019 · Performance Building Codes. Prescriptive Vs. Performance Building Codes. Building codes are a set of regulations that govern the design, construction, and alteration of structures. A general understanding of building codes helps all parties involved in design and construction understand the specific requirements involved in compliance ...
Harnessing AI to revolutionize architectural design and creativity
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Harnessing AI to revolutionize architectural design and creativity. At Vessel, we leverage AI to enhance our creative processes, streamline operations, and deliver visionary projects. By Peter Schwartz, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, and Brian Van Winkle, AIA NCARB | Vessel Architecture & Design | August 19, 2024. Generated with AI.
Industrial Facilities - Building Design+Construction
WEBOct 1, 2024 · A Germany-based construction engineering company says it has constructed the world’s first load-bearing concrete walls built with a 3D printer. Züblin built a new warehouse from a single 3D print for Strabag Baumaschinentechnik International in Stuttgart, Germany using a Putzmeister 3D printer. Industrial Facilities | May 9, 2024.
Construction Costs | Building Design - Building Design+Construction
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Construction input prices increased 0.4% in March compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.4% for the month.
Top 50 Data Center Construction Firms for 2023 - Building Design
WEBOct 2, 2023 · Turner Construction, Holder Construction, HITT Contracting, DPR Construction, and Fortis Construction top BD+C's ranking of the nation's largest data center sector contractors and construction management firms for 2023, as reported in Building Design+Construction's 2023 Giants 400 Report.
BD+C's Giants 400 Rankings - Building Design + Construction
WEBMar 4, 2024 · Building Design+Construction’s annual Giants 400 Report ranks the largest U.S./Canada-based architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms across six discipline categories, three specialty categories, and 42 building sectors/sub-sectors. For a complete list of Giants 400 rankings, please visit the 2023 Giants 400 landing page.
41 Great Solutions for architects, engineers, and contractors
WEBJul 23, 2024 · AI ChatBots, ambient computing, floating MRIs, low-carbon cement, sunshine on demand, next-generation top-down construction. These and 35 other innovations make up our 2024 Great Solutions Report, which highlights fresh ideas and innovations from leading architecture, engineering, and construction firms.