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Global cities will shape a smarter world

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Global cities will shape a smarter world

For the first time ever, more people now live in cities than not. By 2050, some 6.5 billion people will live and work in urban areas. In 1950, fewer than 1 billion did. This week, as the world flocks to the Chicago Forum on Global Cities, the president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs writes on this monumental shift.

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Urban lessons offer second chance at natural harmony

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Urban lessons offer second chance at natural harmony

The industrial city evolved in opposition to nature. But today, as existing infrastructure requires replacement and demographics predict a crowded urban future, we now have the opportunity to create a city in harmony with nature. Here, architect Peter Ellis previews his June 4 talk at BW on "Restructuring American Cities". 

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Rescue Robots, Tech Toy Chest almost here

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Rescue Robots, Tech Toy Chest almost here

The era of unmanned vehicle systems has arrived. Next month, during Chicago TechWeek, BuiltWorlds will host a very special evening showcasing drones, robots, driverless, intelligent machines, and even a cool car to test drive.

 

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Holograms offer sci-fi glimpse of AEC future

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Holograms offer sci-fi glimpse of AEC future

Imagine the benefits of being able to clearly visualize building plans as a 3D hologram. Some future-thinking companies are taking advantage of the current capabilities of hologram technology to help make this idea a (virtual) reality.

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Eco-design includes demolition planning

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Eco-design includes demolition planning

"Wait, don't throw that out!" Finnish researchers say thoughtful demolition can feed the reuse and recycling of parts and materials to enhance the eco-efficiency of new and renovated structures.

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Sustainable revival for Studebaker corridor

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Sustainable revival for Studebaker corridor

Shuttered for half a century, the former home of the nation’s fourth largest automobile manufacturer is being reborn as part of a redevelopment wave of data and technology firms headed for South Bend IN. This month, it was announced that architect AS+GG will play a pivotal role in that revival.

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Tech, Real Estate merge, promise virtual possibilities

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Tech, Real Estate merge, promise virtual possibilities

The real estate community converged on BuiltWorlds last week, and while some in the audience apparently fear losing their jobs to robots, most expressed excitement about the way technology is transforming their very traditional world.

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AIA Looks Up in Atlanta, finds inspiration

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AIA Looks Up in Atlanta, finds inspiration

AIA Atlanta concluded over the weekend, but not before the Gate City of the South’s spring winds blew in thousands of visionary architectural minds even one man twice elected President of the United States. 

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Cat Links with First Solar, Doubles Down on Microgrids

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Cat Links with First Solar, Doubles Down on Microgrids

Basic human needs―including access to clean water, health care and education―all rely on energy. With this in mind, equipment giant Caterpillar has teamed with a solar energy partner to develop an integrated photovoltaic solution for microgrid applications.

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BIM mandate puts Brits on collaborative frontier

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BIM mandate puts Brits on collaborative frontier

Britain's 2016 mandate for using building information modeling on all large government projects is fast approaching. Is the UK ready? Once implemented and accepted, BIM could become the international translator for AEC technologies.

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Global index sees green in being green

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Global index sees green in being green

A recent study of 16 nations by Baker & McKenzie argues that pursuing a sustainable investment strategy is the surest way to unlock corporate value and to 'future-proof' your real estate portfolio against risk. Investing in sustainability now makes solid financial sense, too, the global law firm says.

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Eyes in the sky climb as temporary regs near

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Eyes in the sky climb as temporary regs near

Unmanned aerial systems are fast-becoming a viable tool for more project stakeholders. This spring, as new federal legislation is introduced for limited drone use, we look at the market and chat with contractor Graycor about its successful experiences in Arizona.

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MIT seeks formula for infrastructure sustainability

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MIT seeks formula for infrastructure sustainability

In times of limited resources and mounting evidence of climate change, sustainability is increasingly regarded as a topic of global importance. At MIT, that backdrop is ratcheted up its research with the goal of advancing sustainable designs for infrastructure. 

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Incubating connections at the University of East London

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Incubating connections at the University of East London

Another in Gensler's series on Academic Incubators, here the global design giant looks at its work creating Knowledge Dock, a colorful and engaging new collaborative space in the U.K.

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Nordstrom Tower aims to surpass 1WTC

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Nordstrom Tower aims to surpass 1WTC

Spy v. Spy? No, Smith v. Smith. The race between Adrian Smith and his old firm SOM is heating up in both New York City and the Middle East, where two pairs of towers are locked in a multi-year contest for the record books.

Cities anew: Peter Ellis nears, much more to come

Cities anew: Peter Ellis nears, much more to come

On June 4, BuiltWorlds will make a major announcement after a fascinating evening charrette with international urban planner Peter Ellis. He will discuss his experience designing an entire city in India and its applications to the sustainable re-imagining of America's aging metropolises.

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