3DEXPERIENCE Construction Archive for the ‘AEC’ CategoryLeveraging “Design For Manufacturing” for More Sustainable BuildingsThursday, November 17th, 2016This blog is adapted from an AIA presentation on Technology and Practice presented in partnership with the UNC Charlotte College of Architecture in October 2016.
Design for Manufacturing is a process whereby designers consider the impact of manufacturing processes in the way they design buildings. Focusing on Process Over Product: A New Approach to Construction ProductivitySunday, November 13th, 2016This blog is adapted from an AIA presentation on Technology and Practice presented in partnership with the UNC Charlotte College of Architecture in October 2016.
Research indicates that construction is one of the only industries where efficiency and productivity has actually fallen over the past 50 to 60 years. While processes exist to optimize construction, one of the biggest challenges in overcoming this inefficiency is the fact that few AEC companies see their own inefficiency. Making Cities Bigger and BetterFriday, November 4th, 2016By Catherine Bolgar
Meanwhile cities themselves are growing, with the number of megacities—those with populations greater than 10 million—expected to hit 41 by 2030, up from 28 today and just 10 in 1990. The challenge is how to make sprawling, dense cities livable, sustainable and efficient for residents. But priorities for livability aren’t easy to define. “If you have an older population, then things they see as priorities may be different than in a city with a huge number of young people,” says Stephen Hammer, manager of climate policy for the World Bank Group in Washington, DC. A Treasure Trove of AEC Insights and DiscoveriesThursday, October 27th, 2016
To create truly innovative structures, today’s AEC professionals must look first at their creation process. Pushing the boundaries requires new technologies, new strategies and a new mindset. The truly innovative AEC professionals are looking beyond what’s been done, to what’s being done across other industries. Here you’ll gain insight from experts on the cutting edge of the industrialization of design and construction. Discover how to apply the efficiency of industrialized manufacturing strategies to any project, and the significant advantages this approach can yield. If we look beyond traditional AEC methods, we can transform the efficiency with which projects are delivered and operated. Simulation Helps Save the World’s Architectural HeritageThursday, October 20th, 2016
The urge to become an engineer hits many people early on in life. Dr. Hicham Fihri-Fassi first felt the call as a young high school student. “I’ve always liked to innovate, and engineering enabled me to do just that,” he says. The Underestimated Role of Simulation in Architecture, Engineering and ConstructionThursday, October 6th, 2016
Have you heard of hyper-loops, undersea hotels, and made-to-order 3D-printed buildings? These were just concepts a few years ago, but are reality now.
These structures need to be designed for either transporting people through natural surroundings, protecting them from natural surroundings, or allowing them to interact with natural surroundings. The commonalities that underlay these structures consist of intricate linkages between product, nature, and life. In fact, the original charter of the Institution of Civil Engineers describes the civil engineering profession as “the art of directing the great sources of power in nature for the use and convenience of man”, and herein underlies the role of product, nature and life. Applauding XtreeE in leading 3D printing revolutionThursday, September 29th, 2016
Even as digital technology is transforming AEC processes, emerging digital platforms stand poised to transform construction products themselves. Paris-based XtreeE is seeking to lead an industrial revolution in construction, civil and mechanical engineering by using 3D printing for large-scale architectural applications. Through integrated consulting, manufacturing and technology, XtreeE provides education on how to use additive construction in the construction industry, while also developing end-user solutions and the technology needed to fabricate products. Watch this 360-degree video to experience the process of designing and 3D printing a concrete structure:
(Tip: Use the directional controls to pan around the room as the video plays.) How Human Task Simulation Can Identify AEC Safety RisksThursday, September 22nd, 2016
Injury from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)—caused by lifting heavy items, performing tasks repetitively, working in awkward body postures, etc.—plagues many industries. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2013, 33 percent of all worker injury and illness cases were the result of MSDs. How Virtual Reality Will Dramatically Redefine ArchitectureThursday, September 8th, 2016
Guest post by Quartz creative services; originally published on the 3D Perspectives blog.
As we construct future buildings, we will start to see more mingling between architecture and virtual reality. Imagine you’re a hotelier. Your newest property—let’s call it a high-end resort in the south of France—has gone into construction, but is not yet fully designed. Your firm is based in New York. The old way of designing the property would have involved several transatlantic flights and PDFs sent between you, the architecture firm, your marketing team, and any other stakeholders. Choosing the layout of the hotel rooms, making furniture selections, even just picking out materials and a color scheme, “can be a long and expensive process,” says Benoît Pagotto, a co-founder of IVR Nation. Moving to Modular Buildings? Better Know Your Fabricators’ LimitationsThursday, September 1st, 2016
Building owners, designers and contractors are increasingly realizing the benefits of modular prefabrication. This trend transforming the way construction components are delivered is helping speed projects to market and leading to higher quality buildings. This switch from stick-built construction to the assembly of manufactured components also makes the fabricator’s role more important than ever. Yet every manufacturer faces limitations that can impact their capabilities in delivering the optimum system to the jobsite. When designers factor in manufacturer limitations, they can better select partners that can deliver the best possible end product. Three challenges in particular must be addressed:
 Factory machines, with inherent limitations, are used for manufacturing building products. 1. Factory machinery’s capability limitations. |
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