Dear all,

Welcome to the first newsletter of 2024! We hope that you had a wonderful New Year's celebration with your loved ones.

Towards the end of 2023, we published a few reviews that we believe would be useful for you to revisit. These reviews cover a range of topics, including Innovations in Generative AI, AR/VR, Robotics, and Beyond. We recommend that you check them out to refresh your memory and get ready for all the exciting things that are going to happen in 2024!

In this edition of our newsletter, we would like to highlight some of the most interesting developments in the field of AI and technology. We will be showcasing the 10 spotlighted AI designers of 2023, as well as the 8 most innovative and parametric pavilions of the same year.

So, let's dive in and explore the latest news!

Best regards,

The PA NEXT Team

How can artificial intelligence revolutionize urban health for proactive well-being?

Today, health is associated with various fields, such as mental, social, political, economic, and urban health. These days, a wide range of academic fields are included when discussing urban population health, including the social sciences, law, public health, urban planning, associated health, and medical sciences.

Blender’s impact on 3D modeling and architectural visualization

Blender is an open-source 3D computer graphics software tool that is free for various users from animation to architecture sectors, helping users visualize their creative thought processes. This free software tool can be used for either commercial or educational purposes.

Can the tiny house movement revolutionize modern living or will challenges hold it back?

The tiny house trend, which has increased in popularity in recent years, actually has a history that goes back to old periods. The micro-living movement, which is based on tents, igloos, and huts, became the order of the day as an architectural and social movement in the 70s.

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RMJM to design corporate HQ office buildings next to Saudi non-profit city

RMJM Dubai has designed a remarkable Grade A office building in Saudi Arabia. The offices are located in the central Misk Forum neighborhood, adjacent to Al Mishrak, a significant mixed-use development in the center of the Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City. The development spans over 26,398 sqm and comprises three office buildings.

Blender’s impact on 3D modeling and architectural visualization

Blender is an open-source 3D computer graphics software tool that is free for various users from animation to architecture sectors, helping users visualize their creative thought processes. This free software tool can be used for either commercial or educational purposes.

AtkinsRéalis to assist masterplan for the New Murabba in Riyadh

The New Murabba Development Company announced that AtkinsRéalis would assist with the masterplan for the New Murabba, a modern downtown project in Riyadh.

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NEOM announced its new coastal wellness destination, Norlana

NEOM has announced Norlana, a modern, active lifestyle community in Saudi Arabia. The new destination will offer 711 properties, including mansions, apartments, and beach villas, which can accommodate 3,000 inhabitants. Also, there are plans to construct a 120-berth marina.