Tag: Meets
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Form Meets Function: The Future of Surface Design
Surface design is evolving to prioritize both visual appeal and functional performance, becoming central to modern architecture and product design. New finishing technologies offer durability, aesthetic range, and environmental advantages across a wide range of industries. Real-world applications in hospitality, transportation, and retail show how advanced surfaces enhance both experience and longevity. Future innovations will…
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Vintage Meets Modern Flair in a Brooklyn Bath Reno
In the tight confines of an East Flatbush, Brooklyn, bathroom, Allyson, an attorney, has conjured a jewel box of global inspiration, a space where salvaged 19th-century doors meet meticulously laid marble and brass inlays. But it’s the floor—a geometric tapestry of cool marble and warm brass, painstakingly assembled—that whispers of a homeowner’s audacious vision, a…
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Modern Scandi Meets Industrial Past in Queens Duplex Renovation
Once the rhythmic clang of printing presses echoed through these walls, now, a serene minimalist aesthetic reigns. Michael, a sweater designer, and Chenta, a web design director, have transformed the former home of the Ridgewood Times, a storied Queens newspaper, into a haven of “modern Scandi style.” Concrete floors and oak closets transform the former…
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Subway Chic Meets Open Shelving in a Functional Kitchen
Imagine a kitchen where the soul of a landmark building meets the heart of modern living. This Brooklyn gem, once confined to a single wall, now boasts an L-shaped layout, a vibrant island, and a design that whispers ‘functionality meets flair.’ From the sleek white and gray cabinetry to the warm embrace of black walnut,…
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Behavioral Science Meets Construction: Insights from Whistle Rewards
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Aarni Heiskanen hosts Drew Carter, CEO of Whistle Rewards, and Dr. Laurel Newman, a behavioral scientist, to discuss instant rewards for driving behavioral change in construction. Laurel shares her psychology background and academic career, studying how the environment influences behavior. Drew introduces himself as a data scientist,…
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Fast-Track to Affordable Living: AI Meets Modular Construction
Zenerate Partners with SoLa Impact to Accelerate Affordable Housing Development with AI. Zenerate, a trailblazing Proptech AI startup, has formed a pivotal partnership with SoLa Impact, California’s top private developer in affordable housing. Zenerate’s state-of-the-art platform uses generative design, AI, and advanced analytics, enhancing the feasibility process for real estate, and ensuring faster turnaround and…
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BIM Meets Reality on the Construction Site
BIM models are mostly used by foremen on construction sites. But what if they could be made available for workers at the press of a button? This question was what the Finnish government-funded KIRA pilot project set out to answer. As a by-product, the project also produced augmented reality (AR) solutions for construction sites. Otto…
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Join: Computer Science Meets Construction
Increasingly, projects need to be optimized to create the most value for their clients and users. With the fragmented nature of project teams, decisions can be lost, communication sporadic, and information disjointed. In addition, the rapid pace of innovation means that it’s difficult – if not impossible – for architects and engineers to be aware…