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AI ChatBots, ambient computing, floating MRIs, low-carbon cement, sunshine on demand, next-generation top-down construction. These and 35 other innovations make up our 2024 Great Solutions Report, which highlights fresh ideas and innovations from leading architecture, engineering, and construction firms.
Researchers at MIT have developed a concrete mixture that can store electrical energy. The researchers say the mixture of water, cement, and carbon black could be used for building foundations and street paving.
Boston’s largest net-zero office tower will showcase cement produced with low-carbon technology.
SGC Horizon present 7 ProConnect events in 2024.
The testimony began with CityCenter consulting engineer Chukwuma Ekwueme methodically showing photo after photo of parts of the Harmon, where he and his team had chipped away the concrete pillars and beams to examine the steel reinforcing bars inside.
The glassy white high-rise would be 60 stories and 1,070 feet tall with an entrance at First and Mission streets.
Residences at VA Danville to provide community-centered housing for military veterans.
O’Donnell will continue the leadership and tradition of creative design established by firm Chairman and CEO Bradford Perkins FAIA, MRAIC, AICP in leading this market sector across the firm’s 13 offices domestically and internationally.
The building has been designed by SaylorGregg Architects and will apply for LEED Silver certification.
Innovative and sustainable design reflects best environmental building practices.
The improved communication, coordination, and collaboration afforded by BIM implementation have already been shown to save time and money in projects.
The Beltsville facility, which also earned the ENERGY STAR Label for energy performance, implemented a range of energy efficiency, water conservation and sustainable operations measures as part of the certification process.
Changes were so extensive that the certification is for new construction and not for renovation; officially, the building is LEED-NC.
Winning projects will be featured in the May issue of BD+C.
