AEC Trends & Future Tech

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How the CAD/BIM Industry Stands To Benefit From a Marriage of Gaming and Cinematic Technologies

How cool would it be if your completed CAD design — whether a residence, a skyscraper, a bridge, an industrial complex or a commercial/residential waterfront development — could be seamlessly integrated into an image of the physical location?

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Can 3D Printing Improve the Air We Breathe?

The impressive innovation in the area of 3D-printed materials and objects expands daily, as can be seen here and here. Recently, a number of artificial coral reefs have been 3D-printed, with the goal of reestablishing the abundant biodiversity that exists around coral reefs.

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What is GIS and What Does It Have to Do with You, the CAD User?

Does it matter to you if the building you designed is going to be built on a slope? How do you know if your design will be built in the most optimal space? What about the bridge you’re going to build?

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Graphene: The New Face of Carbon and Its Potential in the AEC Industry

Who in the AEC industry would say no to a form of concrete that was lighter, stronger and more environmentally friendly?

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New Tricks for Old Plastic: Building Materials for the New Millennium

From 3D printing to building materials, plastic is sticking its nose in everywhere. Here’s a look at some of the smart ways the AEC industry.

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New Technology Uses Cracked Concrete and Fungus to Preserve the Integrity of Buildings

New Technology Uses Cracked Concrete and Fungus to Preserve the Integrity of Buildings.

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3D Printed Homes: Built Fast, Built to Last

3D Printed Homes: Built Fast, Built to Last. 3 Projects That Prove We Have Entered a New World
Need a home in a hurry? Family expanding? In-laws moving in?

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CAD/BIM Tech: 3D Scanning Is Your Sight on Site

What if a 3D scanner could spell (or measure) the difference between success and catastrophic loss?

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Toyota and the Future City That Will Drive Itself

CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, is a place where groundbreaking electronics are unveiled, and this year Toyota blew everyone away with their latest project: a city.

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