Archinect - News 2024-12-23T22:37:29-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150458445/mckinsey-drastic-heat-pumps-expansion-vital-for-decarbonizing-building-sector-by-2050 McKinsey: drastic heat pumps expansion vital for decarbonizing building sector by 2050 Josh Niland 2024-12-23T11:21:00-05:00 >2024-12-23T11:21:55-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a1/a1f4a8a874ae5203f465b6a50f2b17b4.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>According to a new study by McKinsey, the number of <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2132562/heat-pumps" target="_blank">heat pumps</a> worldwide still needs to increase significantly in magnitude from its current 15% global market share to 65% by 2050 in order to meet climate targets. The governments of the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150338134/a-heat-pump-revolution-could-bring-much-needed-building-decarbonization" target="_blank">UK</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150332102/heat-pumps-may-hold-the-key-to-germany-s-energy-independence-this-winter" target="_blank">Germany</a>, and Sweden have all been proactive at making the technologies both more affordable and less cost-prohibitive to install. Still, according to McKinsey, challenges to the further adaptation of air-source heat pump alternatives persist primarily in cold-weather climates, which currently account for 15% of the global population. (h/t <a href="https://energydigital.com/smart-energy/heat-pumps-key-to-built-environment-decarbonisation-goals" target="_blank">Energy Digital</a>)</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150458040/2024-showcased-the-potential-of-3d-printing-in-architecture 2024 showcased the potential of 3D printing in architecture Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-12-20T08:00:00-05:00 >2024-12-20T13:41:08-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d6/d643847f383f1c800789b726d9a082a1.gif" border="0" /><p>The architecture world witnessed a transformative year in 2024, with <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/475/3d-printing" target="_blank">3D printing</a> continuing to broaden the possibilities of design and construction. From high-profile collaborations between architecture firms and technology companies to groundbreaking projects that span continents&mdash;and even reach beyond Earth&mdash;this year marked a surge in innovation across construction sites and research labs alike.</p> <p>This year, Archinect&rsquo;s editorial included exclusive insights from <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150420098/a-conversation-with-bjarke-ingels-on-ai-3d-printing-and-the-future-of-the-architectural-profession" target="_blank">BIG&rsquo;s Bjarke Ingels</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150419596/3d-printing-artificial-intelligence-and-space-habitats-a-conversation-with-icon-s-melodie-yashar" target="_blank">ICON&rsquo;s Melodie Yashar</a>, digging deeper into a collaboration spanning 3D printing materials, hardware, software, and business models. Elsewhere, we saw notable projects such as <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150420263/nidus3d-completes-north-america-s-first-3d-printed-three-story-building" target="_blank">North America&rsquo;s first 3D-printed three-story home</a> and the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150416828/production-begins-on-the-world-s-tallest-3d-printed-structure" target="_blank">world&rsquo;s tallest 3D-printed tower in Switzerland</a>, and innovative research led by institutions including MIT, Princeton, ETH Zurich, and IAAC, dwelling on topics as diverse as <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150444949/princeton-researchers-develop-concrete-3d-printing-method-inspired-by-ancient-fish-scales" target="_blank">fish scales</a> to <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150414696/mit-researchers-develop-rapid-3d-printing-process-with-liquid-metal" target="_blank">liquid metal</a>.</p> <p>To further explore these trends, we have set out the key developments a...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150457882/new-3d-concrete-printing-method-captures-carbon-to-reduce-construction-emissions New 3D concrete printing method captures carbon to reduce construction emissions Archinect 2024-12-16T18:53:00-05:00 >2024-12-17T14:46:49-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/25/25165fde1c20f4198e90ecb30b6910f9.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, have developed a 3D concrete printing process that captures and stores carbon dioxide (CO&#8322;) during production. The method incorporates CO&#8322; and steam&mdash;by-products of industrial processes&mdash;into the concrete mix, where CO&#8322; chemically bonds into a solid form.</p> <p>The method, described in <em><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772656824001180" target="_blank">Carbon Capture Science &amp; Technology</a></em>, demonstrates a reduction in cement&rsquo;s carbon footprint, a material responsible for 8% of global CO&#8322; emissions. The process has shown improved mechanical properties, including a <strong>36.8% increase in compression strength</strong> and a <strong>45.3% improvement in bending strength</strong>, and traps <strong>38% more carbon</strong> compared to conventional 3D concrete printing.</p> <p>Additional findings include:</p> <ul><li><strong>Reduced Porosity</strong>: Open porosity decreased by up to <strong>72%</strong>, improving durability and resistance to environmental factors.</li> <li><strong>Enhanced Printability</strong>: The process improves printability, allowing structures to be built with a <strong>50% increase in build height capacity...</strong></li></ul> https://archinect.com/news/article/150457213/hok-reveals-further-details-for-flying-car-racing-vertiport HOK reveals further details for flying car racing vertiport Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-12-10T06:00:00-05:00 >2024-12-10T13:37:22-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/82/8287223f9cb7901b54ecf2bfc7a2a888.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/9343/hok" target="_blank">HOK</a> has revealed further details of their modular vertiport design for future flying car race events. <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150449056/hok-debuts-modular-vertiport-design-for-future-flying-car-race-series" target="_blank">As we reported in October</a>, the project was developed for the UK-registered company Airspeeder which describes its mission as &ldquo;to build the ultimate performance <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/889207/flying-car" target="_blank">flying car</a>&rdquo; to &ldquo;define a new mobility revolution.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>Now, a new two-minute video showcases further details of the team&rsquo;s vision for the &ldquo;environment that teams, pilots, and the esports gamer stand the fans can expect."</p> <p>&ldquo;Airspeeder partnered with global architecture firm HOK to design the world&rsquo;s first modular race vertiport, setting the stage for the future of eVTOL racing,&rdquo; the new video states. &ldquo;This innovative concept aims to revolutionize both the industry, sport and spectator experience.&rdquo;</p> <p><br></p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150456915/2024-s-data-center-boom-on-pace-to-equal-180-billion 2024's Data Center boom on pace to equal $180 billion Josh Niland 2024-12-06T14:49:00-05:00 >2024-12-09T17:24:43-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f5/f5c1d16435f07e1a081d2356106b0935.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The data-driven economy has spoken, and AEC firms are taking note to the tune of a projected $180 billion worth of new construction spending on <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/114327/data-center" target="_blank">data center</a> projects as of the end of Q3 this year. The figure comes from a Dell&rsquo;Oro Group report, which also pointed out just three companies&mdash;AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud&mdash;were responsible for 80% of Q3&rsquo;s spending. Model training for <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/566665/artificial-intelligence" target="_blank">AI</a> is seen as a driving force. The numbers are reflected in the two latest <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1930193/dodge-index" target="_blank">Dodge Momentum Index</a> reports. (h/t <a href="https://www.constructiondive.com/news/cloud-data-center-q3-spend-aws-azure-microsoft/734579/" target="_blank">Construction Dive</a>)</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150456377/california-s-first-ev-charging-roadway-to-be-built-at-ucla-before-2028-olympics California's first EV-charging roadway to be built at UCLA before 2028 Olympics Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-12-03T10:56:00-05:00 >2024-12-03T13:48:48-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5b/5bd6301201477129062543721fb42b1c.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>Nearly $20 million will go to electrify the university&rsquo;s BruinBus fleet and install underground charging for shuttles and buses along a route that stretches for less than a mile in Westwood. The grant will also fund a new transit hub between the UCLA bus depot and a planned UCLA/Westwood Metro station that would connect to the future D Line subway extension.</p></em><br /><br /><p>The project comes as part of a multimillion-dollar grant to <a href="https://archinect.com/uclaaud" target="_blank">UCLA</a> ahead of its hosting of the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/986992/2028-olympics" target="_blank">2028 Olympic Village</a>. Under the plans, inductive charging coils will be installed underground along&nbsp;Charles E. Young Drive between the Westwood Plaza intersection and Murphy Hall, while stationary <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1459457/electric-vehicles" target="_blank">chargers</a>&nbsp;will also be added at passenger drop-off and pickup locations.</p> <p><a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/617330/electric-bus" target="_blank">Buses</a>&nbsp;traveling along the roadways will pick up charge while driving or parked. The team behind the project hopes it will eliminate the need for drivers to hook vehicles up to charging ports, thus saving time.</p> <p>"A wireless inductive option is a game changer," UCLA Fleet and Transit director Clinton Bench told the LA Times. "When a vehicle is driving over [a charger], the vehicle can collect charge while it&rsquo;s moving. If you&rsquo;re stationary at a stop and you had a five to seven-minute layover [...] that&rsquo;s probably giving you a pretty good head start on your next route and reducing the amount of charge you need in the evening."</p> <p>The w...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150455740/swedish-audio-company-transparent-debuts-brutalist-speaker-in-time-for-the-holidays Swedish audio company Transparent debuts Brutalist Speaker in time for the holidays Josh Niland 2024-11-29T10:46:00-05:00 >2024-12-02T14:33:08-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/2c/2c5cdf8ebabe8d49740908249e78b5be.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>With the holiday season right around the corner, it&rsquo;s time to look at a unique gift idea that is sure to inspire fans of <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/87928/brutalism" target="_blank">Brutalism</a>&nbsp;from the trendy Swedish audio company Transparent.</p> <p>Their new Brutalist Speaker is designed especially to utilize the geometry of indoor spaces to boost the already high-frequency sound produced from two 3&rdquo; tweeters that are placed at 90&deg; angles and reference the porthole windows commonplace in Brutalist residential structures in the '60s and '70s.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/66/665f3833e806858a2d6bf5f8be0c7a12.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/66/665f3833e806858a2d6bf5f8be0c7a12.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Transparent</figcaption></figure><p>Transparent&rsquo;s co-founder Per Brickstad says the designs of Fritz Wotruba and sculptural work of Hans Aeschbachers in particular served as inspirations for the stylish creation.<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/15/15da20b824d38f4253a8d03914864864.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/15/15da20b824d38f4253a8d03914864864.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Transparent</figcaption></figure><p>The 23.5-inch-tall, 26.5-pound speaker has a Bluetooth 5.2 capacity and 24-bit audio output and is made from 70% post-consumer recycled aluminum materials. Certain components such as its wireless module can replaced to keep apace with the advancement of technologies in the future. Pric...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150455651/archinect-archinect-launches-on-wechat-and-red-in-china Archinect入驻微信,小红书平台 / Archinect launches on WeChat and RED in China Archinect 2024-11-27T19:35:00-05:00 >2024-12-02T13:47:28-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b4/b4600f70c848522bf0f5b159e0f27cdd.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Archinect is thrilled to announce our official debut on two of China&rsquo;s leading social media platforms&mdash;WeChat and RED (Xiaohongshu). This milestone marks an important step in Archinect&rsquo;s 27-year mission of connecting the global architecture community. With an official presence on these platforms, we aim to establish closer connections with Chinese-speaking architects and design enthusiasts.</p> <p>Since its founding in 1997, Archinect has been dedicated to fostering meaningful connections among architects worldwide. By launching on WeChat and RED, we&rsquo;re excited to bring Archinect&rsquo;s distinctive voice to China&rsquo;s thriving architecture and design scene while introducing exclusive content tailored for our growing audience.</p> <p><strong>Follow <a href="https://weixin.qq.com/r/mp/qhFaQkLEAh99rQYh90S4" target="_blank">Archinect on WeChat</a></strong></p> <p>WeChat is China&rsquo;s premier all-in-one platform for messaging, digital publishing, and social media, with over 1 billion active users. Through our official WeChat account, we&rsquo;ll deliver the latest architectural news, interviews, and updates, tailored t...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150454478/bjarke-ingels-reiterates-interest-in-3d-printing-lunar-architecture Bjarke Ingels reiterates interest in 3D printing lunar architecture Josh Niland 2024-11-15T18:15:00-05:00 >2024-11-18T13:30:11-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/7d/7d098d7a1053c57a1dfb47c57d2dd2e6.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/7054/bjarke-ingels" target="_blank">Bjarke Ingels</a> recently divulged his intentions to build on the moon by 2032. In a new interview with&nbsp;<a href="https://fortune.com/2024/11/13/architect-bjarke-ingels-moon-project-laser-technology-3d-printing-project-olympus/" target="_blank"><em>Fortune</em></a>, Ingels talked about his firm&rsquo;s involvement with <a href="https://archinect.com/ICON3dtech" target="_blank">ICON</a>&nbsp;on the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/58983/nasa" target="_blank">NASA</a>-funded&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150235002/icon-teams-up-with-big-and-search-for-project-olympus-an-off-world-construction-system-for-the-moon" target="_blank">Project Olympus</a>, saying "solar-powered lasers" will be used to "essentially melt moon dust into a sort of lunar obsidian" for later use as a 3D printed building material.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is seemingly in reference to the next generation of 3D printers made by ICON, which Ingels discussed as part of<a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150420098/a-conversation-with-bjarke-ingels-on-ai-3d-printing-and-the-future-of-the-architectural-profession" target="_blank"> our in-depth conversation</a> on the topic in March. (He also said: "Technologies that are developed for the difficulty of building on the Moon and Mars actually end up necessitating innovations that are useful here on Earth.")</p> <p>BIG is using a similar process for the astronaut base in the Mars Dune Alpha&mdash;another project partner Jakob Lange&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150291363/ad-astra-ab-hinc-jakob-lange-on-big-nasa-s-mars-dune-alpha-habitat-and-the-future-of-interstellar-architecture" target="_blank">talked about with Archinect</a> in detail in December of 2021.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150454006/new-reporting-offers-a-snapshot-on-ai-usage-within-the-aec-industry New reporting offers a snapshot on AI usage within the AEC industry Josh Niland 2024-11-13T14:13:00-05:00 >2024-11-14T14:16:43-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/97/97fad33940af3138362e54e6f8540932.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A new survey from Bluebeam has documented the widespread use of AI technology in every facet of the AEC industry.&nbsp;</p> <p>According to their survey of management employees in seven countries, around three-quarters (74%) of all businesses have implemented AI into their workflows. This is especially true in the design and planning stages of projects. It&rsquo;s worth noting, however, that only 11% of responses came from architecture firms. Of the others, 71% are construction and 18% are engineering firms.<strong></strong></p> <p>In the way of a broader adoption of digitalization and AI stands a lack of training amongst staff, which, at 32%, was the highest tallied reason ahead of general resistance to change within organizations (26%), concerns about data privacy (22%), budget constraints (19%), and other issues.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/65/65a9f8a6c7f21509cf95a5136ac27592.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/65/65a9f8a6c7f21509cf95a5136ac27592.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Related on Archinect: <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150422545/ai-is-good-for-architects-for-now" target="_blank">AI is Good For Architects (For Now)</a></figcaption></figure><p>Also in terms of budgeting, the highest number of responses (40%) to a query said they are currently allocating between 11% and 25% of their IT resources ...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150453982/what-skills-are-required-for-a-career-in-architectural-visualization What skills are required for a career in architectural visualization? Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-11-13T10:00:00-05:00 >2024-11-13T13:40:28-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6b/6be6759c6f2e6737c42c1f9a743dadac.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Following our previous look at an opening for <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150453180/passion-for-medical-projects-flad-architects-is-hiring-several-healthcare-planners" target="_blank">Healthcare Planners at Flad Architects</a>, we are using this week&rsquo;s edition of our&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1799006/interesting-jobs" target="_blank">Job Highlights series</a>&nbsp;to explore open roles on Archinect Jobs for visualization positions at <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/jobs/1868/rafael-vi-oly-architects" target="_blank">Rafael Vi&ntilde;oly Architects</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/16986370/brandon-architects-inc" target="_blank">Brandon Architects</a>.</p> <p>Rafael Vi&ntilde;oly Architects is seeking a <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/jobs/1868/rafael-vi-oly-architects" target="_blank">Visualization Designer</a> to join their New York studio, requiring an individual to create &ldquo;high-quality digital imagery, including photorealistic CGI renderings, rendered plans, elevations, and/or axonometric drawings for design presentations.&rdquo; Meanwhile, Brandon Architects seeks a <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/16986370/brandon-architects-inc" target="_blank">3D Render Artist</a> to support the team &ldquo;pushing the boundaries of luxury living&rdquo; by managing their visualization projects.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/86/86c7d8b15cbfa5159594a76ab9cf3e94.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/86/86c7d8b15cbfa5159594a76ab9cf3e94.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Related on Archinect: <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150426199/rafael-vi-oly-architects-reveals-first-canadian-project-in-toronto" target="_blank">Rafael Vi&ntilde;oly Architects reveals first Canadian project in Toronto</a>.&nbsp;Rendering courtesy Binyan and Madison Group</figcaption></figure></figure> Why the role interests us <p>As our <em><a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/2641579/archinect-in-depth-visualization" target="_blank">Archinect In-Depth: Visualization</a></em> series continues, the open roles at Rafael Vi&ntilde;oly Architects and Brandon Architects offe...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150452911/editor-s-picks-564 Editor's Picks #564 Nam Henderson 2024-11-05T12:29:00-05:00 >2024-11-05T13:33:10-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/7a/7a7288a423aeb0bfab99e467e0bc4ea6.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>As part of the <a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/2519568/archinect-in-depth-licensure" target="_blank">Archinect In-Depth: Licensure</a> series, Niall Patrick Walsh <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150444238/six-views-on-the-future-of-architectural-licensure" target="_blank">gathered perspectives</a> from Mike Armstrong, CEO of NCARB, Pascale Sablan, President of NOMA, architect and author Melvin L. Mitchell, writer and editor John Parman, architect and Professor Emeritus at George B. Johnston and Peggy Deamer author and Professor Emerita at Yale University. </p> <p>Later, Kate Wingert-Playdon, Senior Associate Dean and Director of Architecture at Temple University, <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150446122/climate-justice-and-collaboration-in-academia-a-conversation-with-tyler-school-of-art-and-architecture-s-director-kate-wingert-playdon" target="_blank">made the case</a> for "<em>always working in collaboration. That is a strong theme here at Tyler...so many good results in the built environment rely on good relationships, including well-conceived contracts&hellip;Respect is a big piece of collaboration. This is not to say that all design comes down to a contract; it is still about creative thinking. But a good contract isn&rsquo;t just about business and law</em>".</p> News <p><strong>The_Crow</strong> felt the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150445836/take-a-look-inside-sn-hetta-s-newly-opened-joslyn-art-museum-expansion" target="_blank">Sn&oslash;hetta-led expansion for The Joslyn Art Museum</a> was "<em>pretty corporate tbh</em>". What&rsquo;s your take?</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4f/4f0f0f9e71b55c78480e007a1506fc72.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4f/4f0f0f9e71b55c78480e007a1506fc72.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Photo &copy; Nic Lehoux, cou...</figcaption></figure> https://archinect.com/news/article/150452961/new-version-of-sustainable-design-tool-tally-to-launch-in-2025 New version of sustainable design tool Tally to launch in 2025 Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-11-05T11:26:00-05:00 >2024-11-05T13:33:16-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a3/a3da5e1cdc2214a81a0954abd64681ff.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Building Transparency has announced the development of Tally&reg; 2.0 in partnership with <a href="https://archinect.com/kierantimberlake" target="_blank">KieranTimberlake</a>. This updated version of the LCA tool aims to enhance the building industry&rsquo;s capacity to evaluate and reduce the environmental impacts of materials and design choices.</p> <p>The original Tally tool was launched in 2013 by KieranTimberlake, who began developing the tool in 2008. In 2021, we included Tally as part of <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150267080/meet-the-architects-designing-software-to-fight-climate-change" target="_blank">our deep dive into the various climate-orientated architecture software</a> systems developed by architects and designers.</p> <p>Tally was the first LCA application allowing designers to assess the environmental footprint of projects within <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/417801/revit" target="_blank">Revit</a>. It has since been adopted by nearly 3,500 users in the architecture, engineering, and construction.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1d/1d176b4fecdf6861cc773e60eadde9c4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1d/1d176b4fecdf6861cc773e60eadde9c4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Related on Archinect: <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150267080/meet-the-architects-designing-software-to-fight-climate-change" target="_blank">Meet the Architects Designing Software to Fight Climate Change</a>. Image:&nbsp;Screenshot from CLIMATE&#8202;SCOUT, an app created by CallisonRTKL</figcaption></figure></figure><p>Building upon the success of its predecessor, Tally 2.0 will introduce new features that p...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150452242/meta-announces-investment-in-low-carbon-concrete-production-plants Meta announces investment in low-carbon concrete production plants Josh Niland 2024-10-29T17:47:00-04:00 >2024-11-03T10:37:55-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f6/f62c6dba15c6744d7ed8616e755a868a.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Last month, Meta (<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/13898/facebook" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&rsquo;s parent company) announced its plans to invest in the California-based concrete manufacturer CarbonBuilt on a new line of low-carbon products called Reversa.&nbsp;</p> <p>The product is said to offer carbon footprint reductions of up to 70% compared to the current industrial baseline. <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/114327/data-center" target="_blank">Data centers</a> will ultimately become the recipients of the product innovations. This comes as the technology giant is in the midst of a year in which it anticipates spending $37 billion on the booming building typology.&nbsp;</p> <p>Meta's Head of Clean Technology Innovation John DeAngelis said: &ldquo;Meta is prioritizing a multifaceted approach to accelerating decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors like concrete. Our collaboration with CarbonBuilt will help them to deliver a step change reduction in emissions with a clear near-term path to scale. Accelerating the deployment of these types of solutions is critical for driving deep decarbonization and we hope this collaboration can help pave the path fo...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150452091/watch-lax-s-new-midfield-satellite-concourse-south-taxi-to-its-final-destination Watch LAX's new Midfield Satellite Concourse South taxi to its final destination Josh Niland 2024-10-28T17:14:00-04:00 >2024-10-29T13:53:44-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4f/4f89eb27801277993ba0979786711bb7.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/106435/woods-bagot" target="_blank">Woods Bagot</a> has shared a video from the recent overnight installation of its Midfield Satellite Concourse South (or MSC South) project at <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/315717/lax" target="_blank">Los Angeles International Airport</a> (LAX).</p> <p>The project adds around 146,000 square feet of space and eight gates designed to hold narrowbody aircraft.</p> <p>Video courtesy Woods Bagot</p> <p>Its realization was made possible by an innovative new process called Offsite Construction and Relocation (or OCR), which calls for an in-situ delivery staged in nine segments in order to avoid costly&nbsp;disruptions to air traffic operations after the process began earlier this year just north of the airport's northernmost runways.&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/38008/burohappold" target="_blank">Buro Happold</a> (structural engineering, sustainability, lighting, and acoustical design) was able to ensure its delivery in partnership with <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/106413/raw-international-inc" target="_blank">RAW International</a>.&nbsp;<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/20/206992eb9ae89bb8f36416fbbdc0a121.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/20/206992eb9ae89bb8f36416fbbdc0a121.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)</figcaption></figure><p>The next step after this major hurdle will be to assemble each of the segments through 2025.&nbsp;<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c7/c7dd05cfca967f2d15cc500bd9553dc9.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c7/c7dd05cfca967f2d15cc500bd9553dc9.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)</figcaption></figure><p>Woods Bagot&rsquo;s Ian L...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150452022/google-updates-open-buildings-data-sets-using-ai Google updates Open Buildings data sets using AI Josh Niland 2024-10-28T10:46:00-04:00 >2024-10-28T14:59:21-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/55/55cb0128b822388ca14e053a23e5c729.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>In 2021, the Google Research Africa team launched Open Buildings, an open-source dataset of building footprints across the Global South produced using AI and high-resolution satellite imagery. The team had a simple vision: to fill a major gap in data for population and density in the developing world. Now in its third version, their dataset contains polygons for 1.8 billion buildings over an area of 58 million km&sup2; in Africa, South and Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.</p></em><br /><br /><p>The data is useful in determining population size and other factors to solve <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/691487/urban-density" target="_blank">urban density</a> problems.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/52478217/google-inc" target="_blank">Google</a>'s&nbsp;Research product manager Olivia Graham says: "About&nbsp;2.5 billion more people could move to cities by 2050, most of them in the Global South &mdash; this could be a real step change for governments and organizations working through that growth. If a city is planning where to put essential services like healthcare and education, or where to develop infrastructure like water and energy supplies, this dataset shows the areas that are actively growing."</p> <p>The data can be explored via a searchable map using that's accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://mmeka-ee.projects.earthengine.app/view/open-buildings-temporal-dataset" target="_blank">here</a>.<br></p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150451820/big-debuts-new-3d-printed-mycelium-structure-at-scandinavian-industry-summit BIG debuts new 3D printed mycelium structure at Scandinavian industry summit Josh Niland 2024-10-25T16:24:00-04:00 >2024-10-28T14:59:35-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a2/a286ea50f7b24f6d4dcc18aa0b3b80e9.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A new design from <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/39902/big-bjarke-ingels-group" target="_blank">BIG</a> made using 3D printing and&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1964360/mycelium" target="_blank">mycelium</a>&nbsp;additives is being showcase at a manufacturing summit for industry stakeholders in Scandinavia. The firm says it is "aimed at exploring new ways to reduce spatial and material waste through additive manufacturing and bio-based materials."</p> <p>I AM MSHRM came together as part of a collaborative effort between the&nbsp;Danish AM Hub , MDT A/S, Naturpladen.<br></p> <p>The result, they say, is a rapidly deployable and can be assembled in modular components made from recycled plastic and then filled in with the mycelium additive. This element makes their erection possible without the need for scaffolding. This method likewise reduces the overall volume of printed material, replacing it instead with the mycelium composite in such a way that "significantly lower[s] the overall carbon footprint" according to the firm.</p> <p></p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150451022/ncarb-releases-statement-on-ai-and-the-future-of-the-architectural-profession NCARB releases statement on AI and the future of the architectural profession Josh Niland 2024-10-20T09:10:00-04:00 >2024-10-21T19:05:24-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/da/da5a972343bba266a54c476c5b710440.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (<a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150078939/national-council-of-architectural-registration-boards-ncarb" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NCARB</a>) has announced a <a href="https://www.ncarb.org/press/ncarb-position-on-ai" rel="noopener" target="_blank">consensus opinion</a> regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence technology and its future impact on the architectural profession.</p> <p>This announcement emerged from NCARB's 2024 Annual Business Meeting in June, where 150 licensing board members convened. The meeting built on earlier discussions held during the March 2024 Regional Summit and the inaugural Futures Symposium in December 2023, which explored AI's impact on the profession. NCARB stated, "Going forward, NCARB will continue to monitor the expanding use of AI across practice and its potential interface with the regulatory mission of NCARB and its members. NCARB remains committed to collaborating with its licensing board members to ensure the best interests of the public are served through the effective and reasonable regulation of architectural practice."</p> <p>NCARB emphasized that while advancements in AI and computational design are providing a...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150451020/interior-design-reaches-new-frontiers-with-release-of-vast-s-haven-1-commercial-space-station-concept Interior design reaches new frontiers with release of Vast's Haven-1 commercial space station concept Josh Niland 2024-10-19T09:44:00-04:00 >2024-10-21T13:46:42-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/7b/7be5322287614ea5f0a7965e240aee99.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The U.S.-based space habitation startup&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vastspace.com/" target="_blank">Vast</a> is promoting its new interior design concept for a speculative long-term space station dwelling they call Haven-1. Their idea for the "world&rsquo;s first commercial space station" is meant for astronauts working in low-Earth orbit and offers habitation spaces slightly larger than the crew quarters of the International Space Station.&nbsp;</p> <p>The design combats the known problems of discomfort while sleeping in zero gravity. A small (848-cubic-foot) common area and Haven-1 research lab connect to the living spaces.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8f/8f7d3cae6560d7d8245914fa6f1d3cf7.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8f/8f7d3cae6560d7d8245914fa6f1d3cf7.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: courtesy VAST</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/07/07f8bb02a4877e0c07e9c3e8d8f99ea4.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/07/07f8bb02a4877e0c07e9c3e8d8f99ea4.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: courtesy VAST</figcaption></figure><p>According to the company's project announcement, you can expect the station to launch by August 2025 with a "specific focus on ensuring form and function merge to provide greater comfort and quality of life for long-term missions."</p> <p>As the <em>Washington Post&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/05/10/space-station-replacement-plans-vast/" target="_blank">reported</a> previously, the station will be&nbsp;brought into orbit via a <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/484003/spacex" target="_blank">SpaceX</a>&nbsp;Falcon 9 rocket.<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b1/b1ec5a55dc5395e2a096e666982eb9ce.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b1/b1ec5a55dc5395e2a096e666982eb9ce.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: courtesy VAST</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/36/3681636d05adc11b790cf09180dda131.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/36/3681636d05adc11b790cf09180dda131.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: courtesy VAST</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/32/32cf7b0cd20c9081dd0e39cff6f7e9a5.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/32/32cf7b0cd20c9081dd0e39cff6f7e9a5.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: courtesy VAS...</figcaption></figure> https://archinect.com/news/article/150449780/market-for-digital-twin-buildings-projected-to-reach-20-2-billion-by-2032 Market for digital twin buildings projected to reach $20.2 billion by 2032 Josh Niland 2024-10-09T10:59:00-04:00 >2024-10-10T07:53:37-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f5/f58a4b1f27c8b5e76fe3e6d7055a59d5.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The global market for digital twin buildings is now on track to reach a projected market size of $20.2 billion by the year 2032, skyrocketing via a 32.6% CAGR from its current market of $1.6 billion. This is according to the latest reporting from <a href="https://www.astuteanalytica.com/request-sample/digital-twin-for-buildings-market" target="_blank">Astute Analytica</a>. The companies leading the charge include Siemens, AG, IBM, Microsoft, General Electric, and Dassault Syst&egrave;mes SE. Asian countries will be among the key drivers for growth due to their accelerated pace of urbanization.&nbsp;</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150449217/robotic-fabrication-and-hybrid-structural-systems-are-showcased-in-the-university-of-stuttgart-s-new-itech-pavilion Robotic fabrication and hybrid structural systems are showcased in the University of Stuttgart's new ITECH Pavilion Josh Niland 2024-10-04T18:52:00-04:00 >2024-10-07T14:07:08-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/7c/7c0d81bc566761b1c876a6fdba358a23.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A team of researchers led by&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/702824/achim-menges" target="_blank">Achim Menges</a>&nbsp;of the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) and Jan Knippers of the Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) at the <a href="https://archinect.com/schools/cover/3107/universit-t-stuttgart" target="_blank">University of Stuttgart</a> has unveiled a new pavilion made using a novel combination of bio-based materials.</p> <p>The hybrid structural system behind the ITECH Research Pavilion 2024 is composed of timber and natural flax fiber polymer composites (or NFPCs). Menches and his colleagues were guided by recent research into fiber-polymer composites. The complete assembly works via the compressive strength of timber and tensile properties.</p> <p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8e/8e80546b38c1d04fa8e253e7f3659ccb.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8e/8e80546b38c1d04fa8e253e7f3659ccb.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><br></p> <figure><figcaption>Image courtesy of ITEK and ICD at the University of Stuttgart </figcaption></figure><p>The pavilion was erected within the university&rsquo;s Stadtgarten. It covers an area of roughly 484 square feet and weighs almost 2,130 pounds.&nbsp;The pavilion's structural capacity was shown to be capable of withstanding 1.5 times its own weight and 1.5 times the outside wind load.<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b2/b2446f4baa2584bb2dc39bf1eecf2c88.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b2/b2446f4baa2584bb2dc39bf1eecf2c88.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy of ITEK and...</figcaption></figure> https://archinect.com/news/article/150449226/construction-tech-start-up-sends-ai-powered-micro-factories-to-the-us-to-build-affordable-housing Construction tech start-up sends AI-powered "micro-factories" to the US to build affordable housing Nathaniel Bahadursingh 2024-10-04T17:57:00-04:00 >2024-10-09T14:03:27-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/32/32f1e573eae5b35057bb723e47bbc673.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>British construction tech start-up Automated Architecture (AUAR) is sending two of its pop-up, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/346744/robotics" target="_blank">robotic</a> micro-factories to the U.S. for the first time in a move to bring <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/634680/automation" target="_blank">automated</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/110562/affordable-housing" target="_blank">affordable</a> house building to North America.</p> <p>Founded in 2019, AUAR functions by licensing its technology to builders and contractors to build low-energy homes at the price of normal homes, at scale.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d7/d7b58de16404625b5cd2a03df860087a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d7/d7b58de16404625b5cd2a03df860087a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Related on Archinect: <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150433166/where-are-all-the-affordable-housing-startups" target="_blank">Where Are All The Affordable Housing Startups?</a>. Image&nbsp;credit: Katerra</figcaption></figure><p>The micro-factories will be deployed by real estate development and construction firm Rival Holdings, which aims to address the ongoing <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/322270/housing-crisis" target="_blank">housing crisis</a> by building thousands of sustainable, affordable, and high-quality homes across the Midwest. The partnership between Rival Holdings and AUAR was announced in March.&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;We are really excited to partner with Rival Holdings to bring our cutting-edge Robotic Micro-factories to the United States,&rdquo; said Co-Founder and CEO of AUAR, Mollie Claypool. &ldquo;This partnership is our first ...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150449056/hok-debuts-modular-vertiport-design-for-future-flying-car-race-series HOK debuts modular vertiport design for future flying car race series Josh Niland 2024-10-03T13:57:00-04:00 >2024-10-04T13:49:29-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d6/d643cb20d7835f6f1771b8213f187cac.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The burgeoning future of personal airborne transportation is a topic on many minds of late as advancements in aviation technology make the prospect of <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/889207/flying-car" target="_blank">flying cars</a> and similar vehicles more and more <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150271889/flying-cars-will-exist-in-cities-by-2030-according-to-hyundai-s-europe-chief" target="_blank">feasible</a>.</p> <p>Now, <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/9343/hok" target="_blank">HOK</a> is entering its name into a mix with a design for what will be the world&rsquo;s first flying car racing series. The firm's London-based Sport&nbsp;+ Entertainment group will design Airspeeder's first eVTOL electric vehicle racing vertiport structure called Skydeck in an unnamed desert location. A spokesperson with Airspeeder said it would "initiate a new mobility revolution."</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/af/afcce3aba9c1040254609eb697f03ca5.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/af/afcce3aba9c1040254609eb697f03ca5.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>All images courtesy HOK</figcaption></figure><p>A press release described the design, which borrows from years of experience designing for the F1 racing series, as being able to accommodate&nbsp;10 teams with up to 20 flying race cars.&nbsp;<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/02/022d1b2d8a1c889298e971c0b14b67fa.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/02/022d1b2d8a1c889298e971c0b14b67fa.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>All images courtesy HOK</figcaption></figure><p>Racers will be separated from the spectator area below the track in safety-conscious 'airside' zones serviced by retractable landing pads. The design is both modular and evinces a "...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150448698/walmart-to-3d-print-an-expansion-to-its-store-in-athens-tn Walmart to 3D print an expansion to its store in Athens, TN Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-10-01T09:37:00-04:00 >2024-10-01T13:52:10-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/27/274f084fb6c3adfb6ac3f711912fb3d3.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Retail giant <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/72/walmart" target="_blank">Walmart</a> is set to create one of the largest free-standing <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/475/3d-printing" target="_blank">3D-printed</a> commercial concrete structures in the United States. Working with 3D printing company Alquist 3D, the chain will use the technology to create an addition to its existing store in Athens, TN.</p> <p>The extension, rising 20 feet high and measuring 8,000 square feet, will enhance Walmart&rsquo;s Online Pickup &amp; Delivery program, marking the first time Walmart has utilized 3D printing technology at a large scale. The company also hints at a second collaboration with Alquist 3D in the future.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/27/27fb928f89e4209094a88ceeb8ff8b17.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/27/27fb928f89e4209094a88ceeb8ff8b17.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Still from video, courtesy Alquist 3D</figcaption></figure></figure><p>Walmart is the latest commercial company to embrace 3D printing in architecture and construction. Last month, we reported on BIG and ICON <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150446202/big-and-icon-break-ground-on-liz-lambert-s-3d-printed-el-cosmico-resort-in-marfa" target="_blank">breaking ground</a> on Liz Lambert&rsquo;s 3D-printed El Cosmic resort in Marta, months after Archinect spoke with both <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150420098/a-conversation-with-bjarke-ingels-on-ai-3d-printing-and-the-future-of-the-architectural-profession" target="_blank">Bjarke Ingels</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150419596/3d-printing-artificial-intelligence-and-space-habitats-a-conversation-with-icon-s-melodie-yashar" target="_blank">ICON&rsquo;s Melodie Yashar</a> about the future of the technology.</p> <p>Several educational institutions have also recently announced advancement...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150447829/refik-anadol-studio-to-open-dataland-museum-of-ai-arts-at-the-grand-la-in-2025 Refik Anadol Studio to open DATALAND Museum of AI Arts at The Grand LA in 2025 Josh Niland 2024-09-24T16:24:00-04:00 >2024-09-25T13:47:00-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e0/e003651072713ed575e5b83494359534.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>By the end 2025, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/680540/refik-anadol" target="_blank">Refik Anadol</a> will open a new venture called DATALAND at The Grand in downtown LA. The leading name in artificial intelligence and digital art, Anadol, announced the venture via its <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkQ0vDZTa1g" target="_blank">YouTube</a> account, adding in a press release that Los Angeles was the "perfect city" for his vision of bringing the intelligence of machines and humans together in a museum setting.</p> <p>Anadol was considered a prominent thinker at intersection of media and design arts well before his recent <em>Machine Hallucinations</em> series and debuts at&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150328692/moma-to-host-refik-anadol-s-first-solo-us-museum-exhibition" target="_blank">MoMA</a>, the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150364277/refik-anadol-previews-new-ai-data-sculpture-installation-for-las-vegas-sphere" target="_blank">Las Vegas Sphere</a>, and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150338212/refik-anadol-repurposes-his-ai-data-sculpture-machine-hallucinations-for-2023-grammy-awards-stage" target="_blank">2023 Grammy Awards</a>. (You can read Anadol's thoughts on the subject from his 2022 feature conservation <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150282476/can-a-building-dream-learn-and-hallucinate-a-conversation-with-refik-anadol" target="_blank">here</a>.)&nbsp;</p> <p>He now returns to the site of his <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150089194/walt-disney-concert-hall-lights-up-over-the-weekend-with-projections-by-refik-anadol" target="_blank">2018 installation</a> at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, using his hero <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/5540/frank-gehry" target="_blank">Frank Gehry</a>&rsquo;s architecture as the permanent base of which another experiment, this one to "develop a new paradigm"of museums, can be performed.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/19/19f3eb21dcadac0b23fbfa2b74c4280d.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/19/19f3eb21dcadac0b23fbfa2b74c4280d.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Anadol and Erkili&ccedil;. Image credit: Dustin Downing</figcaption></figure><p>The studio&rsquo;s long-serving partner, ...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150447772/zaha-hadid-architects-create-fornite-experience-for-london-with-epic-games Zaha Hadid Architects create Fornite experience for London with Epic Games Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-09-24T08:55:00-04:00 >2024-09-24T13:55:29-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d6/d6e5439cb904a82d26a29b851ea2d534.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/zaha-hadid" target="_blank">Zaha Hadid Architects</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1182263/epic-games" target="_blank">Epic Games</a> have collaborated on an in-game experience for the popular <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/13155/experience-design" target="_blank">Fortnite</a> video game. Titled &lsquo;Re:Imagine London&rsquo;, the experience sees an island created within Fortnite that players can use to explore and interact with <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/722/london" target="_blank">London&rsquo;s</a> built environment.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/09/095069e06df88ea56bca0dae90d3e53c.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/09/095069e06df88ea56bca0dae90d3e53c.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image credit: Epic Games</figcaption></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d1/d1b676ab3b011bee158f48ed36c3cb6b.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d1/d1b676ab3b011bee158f48ed36c3cb6b.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Image credit: Epic Games</figcaption></figure></figure><p>Using Epic Games&rsquo; Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), Re:Imagine London seeks to explore the use of the UEFN for practical applications in architecture and &ldquo;pool creator talent across industries including architecture, landscape, and interiors.&rdquo; To build the experience, the team used content provided by Zaha Hadid Architects, AccuCities, and Beyond Creative.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/02/023cf167c7841bbd9644f8fca40ddb83.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/02/023cf167c7841bbd9644f8fca40ddb83.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image credit: Epic Games</figcaption></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f0/f0e4c7db334638f2d162479b7cceab64.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f0/f0e4c7db334638f2d162479b7cceab64.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Image credit: Epic Games</figcaption></figure></figure><p>&ldquo;Situated around London&rsquo;s waterfronts, the project investigates urban intensification and community participation in the creation of walkable, mixed-use, sustainable development, the team says. &ldquo;The experience facilitates rapid optioneering through an engaging and...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150447634/eth-zurich-researchers-develop-robotic-process-for-impact-printing-earth-materials ETH Zurich researchers develop robotic process for impact printing earth materials Josh Niland 2024-09-23T12:32:00-04:00 >2024-09-23T14:45:27-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/7f/7fb23eec9d98f4c47aefeec4c1e3e0fa.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Researchers at<a href="https://archinect.com/ethz" target="_blank"> ETH Zurich</a> have introduced a new robotic <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/475/3d-printing" target="_blank">3D printing</a> method for cement-free low-carbon materials for a circular economy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Using a technique called 'impact printing,' the team demonstrated a mixture of excavated materials, silt, and clay that was less dependent on additives for its structural strength due to the high-velocity deposition process. Their aim was to "increase the cost competitiveness of sustainable building materials through efficient and automated production."</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cc/cc8e33d24464fa6c9eaae9cd93c5d866.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cc/cc8e33d24464fa6c9eaae9cd93c5d866.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: Girts Apskalns. Copyright: ETH Zurich - Gramazio Kohler Research, Chair of Sustainable Construction and Robotic Systems Lab</figcaption></figure><p>First, a custom printing tool was developed that can be integrated on multiple high-payload robotic platforms. The tool was then integrated with a high-payload Gantry system within the ETH's Robotic Fabrication Laboratory. The hardware is also compatible with an autonomous legged excavator system called HEAP, also developed by the Robotic Systems Lab. It has shown...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150447435/mit-team-creates-3d-printed-glass-bricks-for-reusable-construction MIT team creates 3D-printed glass bricks for reusable construction Archinect 2024-09-21T12:31:00-04:00 >2024-09-23T14:27:47-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/57/575bf065f1bbfd59cd4ccca88e737ad9.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>MIT engineers have created <a href="https://news.mit.edu/2024/engineers-3d-print-sturdy-glass-bricks-building-structures-0920" target="_blank">3D-printed glass bricks</a>&nbsp;that could offer a new approach to construction with sustainable and reusable materials. These interlocking bricks, which offer similar strength to concrete, are designed for circular construction, allowing buildings to be disassembled and reassembled at the end of their life cycle.</p> <p>The team, led by Assistant Professor Kaitlyn Becker and former MIT researcher Michael Stern, developed the glass bricks using a custom 3D printing technology from MIT spinoff Evenline. Made from recycled glass, the bricks are shaped like figure eights and interlock like LEGO pieces, offering flexibility in assembly and disassembly.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cb/cb9341557dcf1e151dbe6cc3adc09262.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cb/cb9341557dcf1e151dbe6cc3adc09262.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Each manufacturing method is shown from left to right: FH (Fully Hollow), PC (Print-Cast), and FP (Fully Printed). Credits:Image: Ethan Townsend</figcaption></figure><p>In mechanical testing, the glass bricks demonstrated strength comparable to concrete blocks, proving their potential for real-world architectural applications. The team experimented wi...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150447219/engineers-develop-bone-inspired-concrete-for-stronger-structures Engineers develop bone-inspired concrete for stronger structures Archinect 2024-09-19T13:33:00-04:00 >2024-09-19T13:40:06-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/13/139ae211caef26e1448291055b743258.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Inspired by the natural architecture of human bone, engineers at <a href="https://archinect.com/princetonsoa" target="_blank">Princeton University</a> have developed a new cement-based material that significantly enhances the toughness of traditional concrete. This innovative material resists cracking and sudden failure, making it a promising solution for more durable and long-lasting architectural structures.</p> <p>The research, led by Professor Reza Moini and Ph.D. candidate Shashank Gupta from Princeton's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was published in <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202313904" target="_blank"><em>Advanced Materials</em></a>. The study introduces a unique design that incorporates cylindrical and elliptical tubes within the cement paste. Mimicking the structure of bone, specifically the tubular osteons found in human cortical bone, this design allows the concrete to trap and delay crack propagation. This &ldquo;stepwise cracking&rdquo; mechanism absorbs more energy, reducing the likelihood of sudden collapse.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/81/81e1729581537d642097e65dd7149d48.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/81/81e1729581537d642097e65dd7149d48.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p> <figcaption>Architecture of cortical bone. a) Schematic cross-section of human femur bone illustr...</figcaption></figure> https://archinect.com/news/article/150446267/pratt-institute-partners-with-creative-ai-academy-to-revolutionize-corporate-learning-with-cutting-edge-digital-credentials Pratt Institute Partners with Creative AI Academy to Revolutionize Corporate Learning with Cutting-Edge Digital Credentials Sponsor 2024-09-13T08:30:00-04:00 >2024-09-13T13:43:23-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/fa/fae838f2ad8e9cf9968307ccc7bcaec3.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong><em>This post is brought to you by <a href="https://archinect.com/pratt" target="_blank">Pratt</a>, an <a href="https://archinect.com/schools" target="_blank">Archinect Partner School</a></em></strong></p> <p><em>New York, NY &ndash; August 2, 2024</em> &ndash; Pratt Institute&rsquo;s School of Continuing and Professional Studies has announced an exciting new partnership with Creative AI Academy, a leader in AI-driven design education. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in corporate learning and training by integrating Pratt Institute&rsquo;s prestigious credentials with Creative AI Academy&rsquo;s bespoke curriculum development.<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/31/314453f36ad09b2fa8e1a68cfd0e7e42.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/31/314453f36ad09b2fa8e1a68cfd0e7e42.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><p>Pratt Institute, known for its rigorous academic standards, will issue digital credentials that validate the skills gained, while Creative AI Academy, with its industry-leading expertise in AI and design, will craft the tailored training programs to ensure they meet the specific needs of corporate clients. The innovative AI focused curricula, meticulously developed and delivered by Creative AI Academy, will provide cutting-edge learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of today&rsquo;s businesses.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8c/8cb05fedada3d4da8f098587301def8d.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8c/8cb05fedada3d4da8f098587301def8d.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>Pratt Institute, con...</p>