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fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Rooms with a 'view score': Software aids building designers | Cornell Chronicle

The marketing material shows natural light flooding through floor-to-ceiling windows. But in real life, neighbors can easily see inside the apartment; the view outside includes a parking lot; and the oversized windows mean costlier energy bills. ViewScore.io , a new software tool created by researchers in the Environmental Systems Lab and Housing Innovation Lab in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning (AAP), can simulate and score such scenarios, helping building designers optimize window views along with energy efficiency. The technology could also be used to inform green building standards, and to help consumers decide which home to rent or hotel room to reserve.
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fromApartment Therapy
11 hours ago

This Age-Old Home Feature Is Secretly Everywhere, and It's So Practical

Rusticated quoins are raised, protective corner stones adding visual dimension to buildings, originating from ancient Rome and popular in traditional architectural designs.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'How do we protect our people?'

Safety design experts say that preventative techniques work best. Threat mitigation should begin with the building design process, says Peggy Phillips, who leads engineering consulting firm Thornton Tomasetti's Protective Design and Security practice.
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Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Letting the Sky In: 4 Case Studies of Daylight Solutions in Aquatic Architecture

Effective management of humidity transforms the user experience in aquatic centers.
Skylights are crucial for enhancing ventilation and daylight in indoor swimming facilities.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

AI architecture scale-up NavLive scoops 4m of funding to transform construction industry

NavLive launches AI-powered scanner for real-time, high-precision building site scans, raising £3.3m in Seed funding.
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fromArchDaily
3 months ago

The Greener Future of Automatic Door Systems: A Shift in Design and Performance

Automatic doors define interaction in spaces, enhance flow, and improve energy efficiency.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Designing for Temperaature Gradients: 6 Central American Projects that Use Transitional Spaces to Mitiagte Heat

Tropical climates require different building strategies than temperate ones to ensure thermal comfort and prevent mold.
Designers in Central America focus on natural ventilation and strategic architectural elements to manage heat.
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