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Efficiency

Vegetables beat graphene and carbon fibres

Every child learns that vegetables are part of a healthy diet. Who would have thought,...
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17 Apr
Architecture

Japan’s new zero-energy houses

Anyone who is not yet familiar with contemporary Japanese architecture, especially that...
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10 Apr
BIM

OpenBIM as the Future Standard for Digital Da...

The requirements on planning and construction are constantly increasing. This...
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3 Apr
Architecture

Advancements in Architecture Design Software

Design software for architects has never been more advanced. The powerful programs that...
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27 Mar
Architecture

Building on permafrost: Masterpieces of Alpin...

Building in high mountains is a challenge. The geological conditions are complicated. The...
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20 Mar
Building Trends, Architecture

Gates to other worlds: Between functionality ...

Transportation buildings, such as bus stations, airports and parking garages, are...
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20 Mar
BIM, Engineering

Moving from 2D CAD to 3D BIM

Creating drawings means creating lines, circles, hatches, and fills. Today, this is done...
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13 Mar
Engineering

Reinforced Concrete: Incredible Design Potent...

From buildings to bridges, tunnels to dams, reinforced concrete forms the basis of our...
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6 Mar
BIM

The Journey from CAD to BIM: 5 Things to Cons...

If you are considering making the switch from using CAD as a basic drawing tool to an...
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27 Feb
Engineering

5 Things to Consider When Choosing Civil Engi...

When it’s time to choose a new 3D modeling software program, it’s easy to become...
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20 Feb
BIM, Engineering

BIM for Bridge Engineering

Bridge design is a unique discipline that fully deserves its iconic status. Using...
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13 Feb
Building Trends, Architecture

Back to nature: New types of skyscrapers

The world's population is growing. At the same time, an ever-increasing proportion of...
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8 Feb