🎥 Carlos Banon on New Ways of Learning Architecture with AI

Join us for a short interview with Carlos Bañón, associate professor at SUTD and co-founder of AirLab. He is one of leading voice in digital architecture. In this conversation, Bañón discusses how he integrates AI and technology into his work, his thoughts on the future of these tools, and how we can find the new ways of architecture. He also shares new methods for practicing architecture and offers invaluable advice to young architects.

Introducing ChatGPT o1: Advanced Features and Applications

Over the past few years, the world of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen enormous advances, and Open AI’s latest, ChatGPT o1, is marked as one of the turning points in this process. With better reasoning, innovative processing and engagement features, ChatGPT o1 is bound to be the best-ever AI interaction service.

MIT Engineers 3D-Printed Glass Bricks Strong as Concrete

Imagine a future where construction materials aren’t just used once but are instead part of a continuous cycle, becoming building blocks that live many lives in many forms. And no, this isn’t any science fiction, it’s the groundbreaking work happening right now at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

BIG Reveals New Design for Museum for Paper Art in Denmark

Bjarke Ingels Group is restoring a former supermarket into the new Museum for Paper Art in North Jutland, Denmark. The project celebrates Denmark’s rich heritage in paper art, from Le Klint’s folded lampshade designs to H.C. Andersen’s paper cutouts. Founded by calligrapher Bit Vejle in 2018, the museum is the Nordic region’s only institution dedicated to the fine arts on paper.

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Echoes of Jane Jacobs: 5 Leaders Reshaping Cities for the Future

Jane Jacobs advocated for that charming city life, and laid down a legacy. She’s living proof that one doesn’t need formal education in urban planning to know what a city needs. In cities around the globe, figures like Jan Gehl, Amanda Burden, Gil Penalosa, and Enrique Peñalosa are stepping up, transforming streets and public spaces in ways that carry forward Jacobs’ belief in human-centered design.

Urban Resilience: How 8 Cities Are Addressing Global Challenges

Earth may not be the same in the future, and this thought is not just a thrilling Sci-Fi movie anymore. Cities, however, are exemplifying urban resilience and upholding hope in the face of pressing global challenges by utilizing innovative approaches and leveraging artificial intelligence technologies.

How Robotics Changing the Landscape of Modern Construction

The innovations of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry have expanded greatly. From carving out doric columns by hand with mathematic precision in 430 BCE to the invention of fully clear photovoltaic glass in 2014. Today the AEC’s greatest accomplishment is Robotic Construction technology. Robotics can be described as technology that uses human input to automate typically human tasks.

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8 Innovative Construction Materials

From transparent wood that allows light to pass through while retaining the strength of traditional wood, to glass-blocks as robust as concrete, each material may sound like something out of science fiction, yet these innovative material are already shaping the buildings of tomorrow.

Foster + Partners to Masterplan Old Trafford District

Manchester United is set to grant a contract to Foster + Partners for developing a masterplan for the Old Trafford Stadium District in support of designing a football destination for Manchester United fans. They will also turn the place into a vibrant visitor hub by developing mixed-use spaces serving the needs of the local community.

The Exhibition Center of CANNANO Features a Striking Dome-shaped Design

The Exhibition Center of CANNANO in Guangzhou’s Huangpu district in China was designed by HOT DESIGN. It is a crucial exhibition facility showcasing the latest developments in nanotechnology. The center is a dome-shaped structure with a diameter of approximately 39 meters and a height of 21 meters, covering an area of 4,158 square meters.

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Nikken Sekkei Unveils Design for Japan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Japan Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, designed by Nikken Sekkei, is inspired by the theme "Between Lives," which explores the concept of transformation and transition in various life forms, including plants, animals, and societies. Among the many outstanding features of Japan Pavilion at Expo 2025, there is a “living” structure with a biogas system that renews waste into energy-a symbolic renewing.

Azerbaijan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka: Weaving Culture and Technology

Out of the outstanding contributions, the Azerbaijan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka is set to impress with its innovative blend of technology and storytelling. Inspired by the Expo’s sub-theme “Connecting Lives,” the design of the Azerbaijan Pavilion incorporates seven symbolic arches, drawing inspiration from the ancient Azerbaijani tale The Seven Beauties.