Amsterdam based architectural firm ZJA has revealed their plans for a unique underwater museum that will showcase a 271-year-old vessel that was part of the Dutch East India Company. But the uniqueness of the project is not just the museum itself. When the cargo ship, named the Amsterdam, was returning from its inaugural...
Shifts in technology are making the healthcare landscape richer and more diverse, and an amplified perception of our bodies and our health help to fuel innovation. In thas respect, some big strides have been made in virtual reality simulation. Today we're shining the spotlight on UK-based Virtually Healthy, a fitness...
It's estimated that the economic and behavioral ramifications of COVID-19 will significantly reduce global long-term energy demand, according to the authors of DNV GL’s “Energy Transition Outlook.” COVID-19 has also hastened the decline in carbon dioxide emissions — with 2019 set to be the year of peak CO2 emissions —...
Green building and affordable housing continue to find new ways to fit together as the construction industry transforms. People who live in low-income housing often benefit the most from energy-efficient structures, which has prompted companies to develop ideas for combining both while keeping rent affordable. So, how is green building making...
Serenity Sliding Door Systems has recently released a new “Antimicrobial Slide”, the first complete sliding door system with antimicrobial finishes available for both healthcare and commercial office interior space. “It’s no secret that doors and door handles are one of the most commonly touched places. This creates many opportunities for transferring...
In our increasingly digitized world, where everything from our phones to our thermostats is “smart,” it should come as no surprise that virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are starting to play a role in the design industry. It’s a logical relationship: designers have always imagined new or re-imagined...
What’s that sound? Well, if you’re on a video conference call with Samantha O'Farrell, a civil engineer from Jacksonville, Florida, it just might be a 3D printer. That’s because the machine in her home is churning out approximately five 3D-printed “ear-savers,” an hour. These plastic pieces help alleviate the pressure...
While digital twins have been used for years in manufacturing and aviation, adoption is slowly making its way to construction. These virtual models collect real-world information about a structure via sensors, drones, and other wireless technology. The “twin” continuously learns from multiple sources, including advanced analytics, machine-learning algorithms and artificial...
Over the last few years, technology companies have been pushing to deepen the integration of computing platforms with our daily lives. One of their goals is to assimilate computers into our surroundings to the point that we don’t notice we’re using them at all. Referred to as “ambient computing,” these technologies...
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I’ve got two kids, a home office, and my husband happens to be one of my favorite chefs in the world, so we probably eat at home more than anyone else I know. I’ve learned firsthand that no amount of planning, bulk purchases, and eco-friendly tips can hide the fact...