A document management workflow for the modern construction project
The Walsh Group’s Pablo Giraldo has established a proven digital document management workflow that organises and streamlines previous paper-based processes into the modern age
Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
Soil Construction: where — and how— building with clay thrives
As concrete’s prevalence continues to pose a danger to the long-term health of the environment, can clay- and soil-based materials serve as a viable option for builders?
Government Workflows for Electronic Plan Review
Public Sectors carry the stigma of being behind the rest of the industry when it comes to using digital deliverables. Here’s what they need to know to change that perception
Digging For Luxury: How Some Londoners Are Going Super With Their Basements
As planning regulations limit the amount that can be done to revamp properties above ground, developers—and homeowners—are looking beneath their feet for more space
The Five Buildings That Epitomise London Architecture
The city’s architectural charm is rooted in both its cherished history as well as its modern innovations
Why COVID-19 Sent Lumber Prices on a Wild Ride
Lumber prices tanked — and then rallied — over the summer. Why?
How the Pandemic Served Up a Re-Think of Restaurant Design
COVID-19 has hurt the food-service industry, leaving designers focused on the segment searching for a new way forward
The Power of Colours in Building Design
Colour, particularly lighting, plays a vital role in how people experience interior spaces. Here’s why architects and builders shouldn’t overlook its value
Bringing Building Materials to Life — Literally
Can integrating microorganisms in brick or concrete make the materials self-healing? The Living Materials Laboratory at the University of Colorado aims to find out
Turner’s Latest Build: Health Screening Pods to Fight COVID-19
The general contractor’s pods to integrate into office buildings and other public venues feature temperature checks and socially distanced entry
Meet the New, Modern Public Library in Austin
The new library in Austin, Texas, shows how architects and builders are re-thinking the traditional public institution to include aspects of modern life
Building a Skyscraper From Home
Engineers and architects on Crown Sydney had to coordinate the final phase of the construction project while working from home
This Chicago Office Tower Claims to be the First Post-COVID Building
Fulton East in Chicago boasts virus-fighting features like hospital-quality air ventilation and foot-activated lifts. Is this the new normal?
Modern Architecture: Elegant or Ugly?
The debate has raged among building observers for decades: is contemporary architecture beautiful or boring?
Here Comes North America’s Largest Living Wall
A new condominium development in the Lone Star state will feature a living wall so big that its proponents argue that it may help clean the area’s air pollution
