BBC: Museum of the Future: The building designed by an algorithm
An example of the innovative building process using digital initiatives, like BIM
An essential part of organisations is the building they use to meet and discuss. Making buildings digital is about creating an integrated system of computing power and human strengths. A digital building is an interactive building where workers can find the best circumstances to do their work.
There is a Digital Building page with more information and links to articles.
An example of the innovative building process using digital initiatives, like BIM
How Silicon Valley Is Turning Itself Into Detroit What strikes me most about open-plan offices is that they’re so incredibly retro. Huge office spaces with desks beside one another were all the rage in the mid-20th century. [siteorigin_widget class=”Recent_Posts_Widget_Extended”][/siteorigin_widget]
The construction industry is not known for its willingness to implement new technology but even it can’t ignore the wave of new technology flowing around it.
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The gig economy, where independent consultants, contractors, and freelancers create portfolios of work in lieu of one full-time job, is transforming the way we work by disconnecting work from an office.
Biologists have been experimenting with building materials made with living organisms for years. When will they be used to build our cities?
Introduction into The Edge Building of Deloitte in Amsterdam by Erik Ubels, former CIO
An example of linking citywide data with smart home platforms
What can you do with an Hololens in designing spaces? In this video by Gensler a discussion on the possibilities