11.12.2024
Technological innovation has sparked a revolution in manufacturing, with Industry 4.0 leveraging connectivity, machine learning, data mining, and augmented reality to transform production processes and necessitate a fundamental rethinking of how we design and produce. The rapid pace of innovation has accelerated technological creation and adoption, with factories churning out microchips at unprecedented speeds to keep up with the demands of invention. Startups driven by developers and backed by investor capital are reshaping processes, driving a seismic shift in the art of production and the role of producers.
by Mark Rhoads
09.08.2024
In an era where the future of architecture and engineering relies heavily on the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas of the next generation, fostering early interest in these fields is more crucial than ever. The recent design-build workshop at Queens Botanic Garden, a collaboration between Scale Rule, Grimshaw, SBP, and the garden itself, exemplifies how hands-on educational initiatives can ignite a passion for design and engineering among high school students.
by Lola Sheppard
24.07.2024
Our choice of travel has environmental implications. This is particularly true for aviation where contrails and direct carbon emissions from aircraft fuel are rising. Whilst the sector explores sustainable aviation fuels, hydrogen and electrification, the reality is that dramatic reductions from flying are not going to come in the immediate future. It is essential therefore that airport owners address all aspects of landside sustainability, considering a holistic approach to an airport’s operation.
by Paul Toyne
29.04.2024
Grimshaw’s Dubai Energy Trees were launched to an enthusiastic response during Expo2020 and have since become a permanent installation at the heart of a new district on the outskirts of Dubai. Despite the excitement, little has been presented on their design evolution that resulted from a consolidation of data-driven factors, especially in achieving the solar energy demands to meet the growing aspirations for the Sustainability Pavilion precinct.
by Casimir Zdanius
02.02.2024
Film production studios serve as the foundation upon which the physical production of cinematic narrative is built. It is a where the real meets the imagined, and where the nuances of urban landscapes and technological innovations create a vivid boundary between the gritty reality of city streets and the iconically forbidden world that lies “behind the curtain.”
by Deborah Richmond
31.08.2023
When designing community-driven environments, it is important to establish a sense of belonging that demonstrates people’s diverse experiences with the space. Stakeholder engagement is an essential step in creating places that are tailored to the human experience. Through this collaborative process with end users, we can establish a unique program and design vision that ensures the final product is in line with actual needs.
by Lola Sheppard
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