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WATCH THE FIFA WORLD CUP IN 3D: HOW A GROUP OF FOUR PEOPLE MADE IT HAPPEN
Architects are increasingly turning toward virtual reality (VR) to help them with their designs. No matter how good a blueprint or sketch may be, there is nothing like seeing your design or the property in 3D. A space can look bigger or smaller in 2D than it really is, while a 3D rendering will provide…
Live At AIA!
It is that time of year for the architecture and design community! New York City is buzzing with architects from around the globe for the AIA Conference featuring some of the top Architectural talent in the industry. Included in the assortment of keynote speakers, the Expo will feature over 800 vendors of the industry’s best…
An Architect’s Perspective: Why Virtual Reality Improves Design
Architects are increasingly turning toward virtual reality (VR). No matter how good a blueprint or sketch may be, there is nothing like seeing your design or the space in 3D. A space can look bigger or smaller in 2D than it really is, while a 3D rendering will provide the architect, engineer, or designer with…
Watch the FIFA World Cup in 3D: How a Group of Four People Made it Happen
Architects are increasingly turning toward virtual reality (VR) to help them with their designs. No matter how good a blueprint or sketch may be, there is nothing like seeing your design or the property in 3D. A space can look bigger or smaller in 2D than it really is, while a 3D rendering will provide…
Axon and DJI Partner to Improve Law Enforcement
Axon (formerly TASER International), in partnership with DJI, are forming an exclusive partnership to sell DJI drones to law enforcement worldwide through the Axon Air program. Axon will be combining its expertise in connected law enforcement technology—including its data network and Evidence.com—with DJI’s drone and aerial imaging technology to improve the integrity of the drone…
Imagine It, Build It: A Lego-Inspired Approach to Data Center Design
BASELAYER CEO William Slessman and Puget Sound Energy’s Christopher Perez recently had an intriguing discussion at DCD NY, showcasing how a modular approach to data center design is changing the data center landscape. William and his team wanted to find a data center solution that was more efficient than traditional stick-built facilities that would allow…
Modern and Contemporary Design: A Primer For The Rest Of Us
Creative trends, by their nature, come and go. Whether it’s fashion, painting, literature, or film—products of creation tend to reflect the culture into which they were born. The same is true of architecture and interior design. We might study architecture from various periods but not understand their core differences. This seems to be particularly true…
VR: Virtually Revolutionary
Over the last few years, Virtual Reality (VR) has gone from the realm of science fiction to an everyday entertainment and office technology. VR has particularly unique potential to disrupt the field of architecture. In the same way that the move from traditional paper drafting techniques to computer-based CAD systems, and from 2D to 3D,…
Watch: Art of Parasoleil: The Project Creator
Why would anyone design their own architectural panels to filter light and frame space? This video from Parasoleil explains it all. The Project Creator helps you quote, design, specify, and order a custom layout of decorative perforated metal panels.
Listen: New York Apartments Debuting VR Tours
The Hudson Yards mega project is now giving tours of model apartments using the power of virtual reality. The excitement for the 917 foot tall Hudson Yards project has lead to the creation of virtual apartment tour of their upcoming accommodations. The VR Tours have 5 model apartments, that were created by a team…
Listen: New York Apartments Debuting VR Tours
Here is your Pro AV Minute, brought to you by MarketScale. The Hudson Yards mega project is now giving tours of model apartments using the power of virtual reality. The excitement for the 917 foot tall Hudson Yards project has lead to the creation of virtual apartment tour of their upcoming accommodations. The VR…
Are Solar Mandates Worth the Tradeoffs? Holly Hall at hpd architecture + interiors Weighs In
California has become the first state to mandate the installation of rooftop solar panels on most single-family homes, as well as on three-or-fewer story multi-family dwellings, starting in 2020. Since California is known to be a vanguard in social and economic changes in the United States, we thought it might be a good idea to…
Rise of the Rest Road Trip Puts Dallas Entrepreneurs in Spotlight
Dallas has become a popular location for startups in recent years, especially for Cameron Johnson, who secured $100,000 of funding for his company, Nickson, on Monday by winning a pitch competition put on by the Rise of the Rest Road Trip. The tour, hosted by AOL Co-founder Steve Case, showcases local entrepreneurs and stopped by…
Watch: Elements Design’s New Products Released
Element Designs, a North Carolina-based manufacturer and designer of modern aluminum frame glass doors for the cabinet and furniture industry, has released it’s latest products for 2018. Most notably are a new three-form insert and GOLA finish, which comes in several colors including bronze. Element Designs is also releasing a new Backpainted glass color, gray,…
Watch: Honed Premium Quartz by Caesarstone
A satiny finish with low sheen and a natural, less formal aesthetic. Caesarstone’s Honed finish exudes an organic appearance with its low light reflection, while retaining a stylish, authentic quality with high design appeal. Smooth to the touch, yet soft on the eye, our Honed finish is in perfect harmony with both classic and modern…
Construction Reality Capture in a Backpack
For thousands of years, the basic surveying and measuring principles used in construction and architecture have remained largely unchanged. Typically, they involve some sort of physical measuring device and a method of recording the distances. What has advanced dramatically are the tools used to take the measurements. Numerous options are now available, from physical tape…
KITCHEN TRENDS: WILD LIVING DESIGN
As part of Caesarstone’s ongoing commitment to honor the kitchen as the soul of the home, our avant-garde book, Kitchen Trends, explores the most revolutionary ideas in kitchen design. The four stories act as the narrative of modern lifestyle and cultural trends as expressed in the kitchen. Each of the four stories features Caesarstone surfaces alongside…
Composites in Aerospace
Composites are becoming increasingly significant in the aerospace industry, and nowhere is that more important than in aircraft design. Read more at mvpind.com
Design Decisions: Choosing the Best Substrate In Any Project
When working on a design project, whether in a home, workplace, or RV, there are many decisions to make, but that can be half the fun of creating or transforming a space. It’s important to begin with the type of substrate that best fits your purpose. Two common materials in the engineered wood category are…
Building a Smart City with VIM in Qingdao, China
An increasing number of people around the world are migrating to cities. And in the future, more metropolises will be deemed smart cities. In fact, Smart America estimates that over the next 20 years, city governments around the world will invest more than $41 trillion to modernize their cities. But smart cities of the future…
INTRODUCING KITCHEN TRENDS – A NEW BOOK BY CAESARSTONE
In our new book, Kitchen Trends, we explore kitchen and tech innovations that will shape this year’s home design. The book offers key insights into lifestyle and cultural trends in architectural and interior design. Each of the four stories features Caesarstone surfaces alongside textiles, woods, metals, and other trending designs and materials. The Kitchen, Today The…
Parasoleil’s Design Philosophy Demonstrates the Intersection of Engineering and Art
Architecture is often described in its purest sense as a dynamic balance of engineering and art. Does form follow function, or is it the other way around? When to prioritize engineering concerns over aesthetics, and when should aesthetics be the driver? It may seem that the two concepts are mutually exclusive, however, experienced design professionals…
THE HEART OF THE HOME: TRENDS IN KITCHEN ISLANDS PART 2
When purchasing a new home or renovating an existing one, a focal point is often the kitchen. The heart of most homes, a kitchen provides sustenance in all forms, and its design or redesign offers an opportunity for creativity to meet utility. The kitchen island is a prime example, and the latest trends in islands…
Listen: Steps To Minimize Maintenance
As we look at modern architecture within the commercial space, we mostly see these grand projects covered in steel, glass, or concrete and while doing certain things can attract attention from consumers, many often forget the irresistible allure of the smaller details. Ultimately, when it comes to having a building work for its occupants,…
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