Arup to be recognized with the National Building Museum's Honor Award

The museum is also working with Arup to display its proprietary mLab technology until the 15th of August, providing climate-focused content to visitors of the Washington, D.C. institution. A museum announcement describes it as a “mobile environment combining audio, light, and virtual reality using 3D ambisonic sound”  that demonstrates how the firm’s decision-making process can be augmented by the use of “virtual, first-hand experience” using advanced VR and 3D audio technology.

Additionally, Arup is preparing to co-host a special virtual symposium on June 1st addressing the firm’s approach to social justice issues in the built environment. The program will feature Arup’s Americas Region Chair Fiona Cousins and is moderated by its Climate Services and Sustainability Leader Robert Kay. It will also “cover the power of digital technology, nature-based solutions, and community empowerment to move sustainable development from concept to action.”

Arup joins SOM, Perkins&Will, and The Urban Land Institute as past winners of the award now in its 35th year. More information about the museum’s programming can be found here.