Tomorrow's classrooms: Designing schools for the digital age

In a world where technology’s rapid pace has reshaped how we live, work, and communicate, it should be no surprise that it’s also changing the PreK-12 education landscape.

Top building products for March 2024

BD+C Editors break down March's top 15 building products, from multifamily-focused electronic locks to recyclable plastic panels.

What's driving the surge of digital transformation in AEC today?

For centuries, the AEC industry has clung to traditional methods and legacy processes—seated patterns that have bred resistance to change. This has made the adoption of new technologies a slow and hesitant process.

Digital Twin

Unlocking the power of digital twins: Maximizing success with OKRs

To effectively capitalize on digital twin technology, owners can align their efforts using objectives and key results (OKRs).

Accelerate Live! | Jun 24, 2018

Watch all 19 Accelerate Live! talks on demand

BD+C’s second annual Accelerate Live! AEC innovation conference (May 10, 2018, Chicago) featured talks on AI for construction scheduling, regenerative design, the micro-buildings movement, post-occupancy evaluation, predictive visual data analytics, digital fabrication, and more. Take in all 19 talks on demand.

May 30, 2018

Accelerate Live! talk: Seven technologies that restore glory to the master builder

In this 15-minute talk at BD+C’s Accelerate Live! conference (May 10, 2018, Chicago), AEC technophile Rohit Arora outlines emerging innovations that are poised to transform how we design and build structures in the near future.

Augmented Reality | May 30, 2018

HoloLens used as wayfinding device to guide blind people through complex buildings

Neither training nor modification of the physical environment are required to use the system.

May 24, 2018

Accelerate Live! talk: The rise of multi-user virtual reality

In this 15-minute talk at BD+C’s Accelerate Live! conference (May 10, 2018, Chicago), two of CannonDesign's tech leaders present their early findings from pilot testing multi-user VR technology for AEC project coordination.

A rendering of a possible new premium seat

Augmented Reality | Jan 18, 2018

With a new type of stadium comes a new type of premium seat

Populous is exploring biometric seating technology that utilizes a combination of displays and AR/VR technologies to place fans in the action.

Augmented Reality | Nov 13, 2017

New iPhone app uses augmented reality to digitize the home dimensioning process

The app requires iOS 11 and is compatible with iPhone 6S and newer models.

Augmented Reality | Nov 6, 2017

Three VR + AR innovations to watch

From heat mapping to VR-based meetings, check out this trio of virtual and augmented reality applications for AEC teams.

Augmented Reality | Jul 19, 2017

Mortenson develops AR app for community engagement during construction of UW computer science building

The $105 million project in Seattle is the latest example of the firm’s commitment to virtual and augmented reality tools.

Virtual Reality | SmithGroup | Jun 28, 2017

Virtually real design

Viewing a building design in virtual reality (VR) allows contributors to better relate to the experience of viewing a detailed physical model, rather than two-dimensional renderings or animations.