Archinect - News2024-05-05T11:35:30-04:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150278273/callisonrtkl-is-bringing-biophilic-design-to-its-latest-airport-project-in-mexico
CallisonRTKL is bringing biophilic design to its latest airport project in Mexico Josh Niland2021-08-18T17:08:00-04:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f1/f15aa16895e1edd197b8722c2dd8b9a1.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/798/mexico" target="_blank">Mexico</a>’s second-largest city, Guadalajara, is getting a brilliant new <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1727247/biophilic-design" target="_blank">biophilic</a> airport terminal courtesy of <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/139823785/callisonrtkl" target="_blank">CallisonRTKL</a>.</p>
<p>The 1.2-million-square-foot Terminal 2 expansion project promises a stress-relieving, traveler-friendly design and is also aiming to become one of the only net-zero airport terminals anywhere in the world.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/87/87e25405b9b7f071be25d561e046f2ac.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/87/87e25405b9b7f071be25d561e046f2ac.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy CallisonRTKL</figcaption></figure><p>Featuring elements that pay homage to various local inspirations, the new terminal includes hotel-quality amenities like an in-house spa, art gallery, and gym. A sanctuary space will be open as well in addition to added greenery which makes for a more fluid and enjoyable user experience, according to the architect.<br></p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/2b/2bb5779c8b2ff3fe7162d377299f4491.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/2b/2bb5779c8b2ff3fe7162d377299f4491.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy CallisonRTKL</figcaption></figure><p>“There is pressure to be more responsible towards the environment, which has increased over the last couple of years,” CallisonRTKL’s Sustainability team lead Pablo La Roche <a href="https://lampoonmagazine.com/climate-neutral-airport-guadalajara-mecixo/" target="_blank">said</a> in a June interview to <em>Lampoon</em>. “The airlines themselves as well as the airplane manufacturers are trying to make thei...</p>
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Microsol Resources' discusses 'Leveraging Digital Twin Technology' during upcoming TECH Perspective's online conference Sponsor2021-04-13T14:23:00-04:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4d/4d8e5d6d6ad3ce13a0bf74aef217b47d.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong><em>This post is brought to you by <a href="https://microsolresources.com/tech-resources/article/tech-perspectives-leveraging-digital-twin-technology/" target="_blank">Microsol Resources</a></em></strong></p>
<p>On April 14, 2021, Microsol Resources is doing a spotlight on the latest innovations in construction and design at TECH Perspectives. This is a continuation of our TECH Perspectives conferences and now hosted online and brings together thought leaders at the forefront of building and construction innovation to discuss new and existing technologies that are reshaping the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.<br></p>
<p><strong>The first of TECH Perspectives’ online conference series is about <a href="https://microsolresources.com/tech-resources/article/tech-perspectives-leveraging-digital-twin-technology/" target="_blank">Leveraging Digital Twin Technology</a>.</strong></p>
<p>Digital twins are quickly proving to be a key strategic accelerator for digital transformation, unlocking the value created by the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and analytics.</p>
<p>But what exactly is the buzz about? What is a digital twin? What elements define it? When can and should we apply this technology? What makes it so powerful? And how will its adoption influence our design proce...</p>