Arcol launched a browser-based BIM 2.0 tool focused on collaborative conceptual design, backed by $5 million seed funding and additional VC investment. The software aims to enhance early-stage AEC workflows and compete with established platforms like SketchUp and Autodesk Forma.
Autodesk's new neural CAD models in Fusion and Forma automate up to 90% of design tasks, enhancing productivity and accuracy for AECM professionals. Customizable AI-driven geometry and building design tools streamline workflows from concept to manufacturing.
Microsoft's new voice and image AI models promise to enhance communication and visualization in the AECM industry, with Azure integration set for late 2024.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust implemented a digital twin for six hospitals, integrating multiple data sources to improve space optimization, asset management, and patient safety. The project uses Esri UK's GIS platform and sets a model for digital transformation in healthcare estates ma
PropVR's digital twin technology helped DAMAC Properties increase revenue tenfold by creating immersive, interactive 3D models of real estate developments. This innovation boosts client engagement and accelerates sales processes for AECM professionals.
Dezeen Awards 2026 introduced Asia Pacific Regional Showcases to highlight top regional architecture and design projects, expanding global recognition for AECM professionals.
Eduardo Souto de Moura designed Braga Municipal Stadium for UEFA Euro 2004 without prior stadium experience, carving it into a quarry with an innovative open-sided design and cable-suspended roof. This project offers valuable lessons in cost-effective, sustainable stadium architecture for the AECM i
Mill Creek Residential has launched construction on Modera Neptune, a mixed-use development in Oceanside, California, featuring 359 homes and a 62-room hotel. The project targets NGBS Silver certification and plans for occupancy by autumn 2028.
Milan named a street Via Zaha Hadid near her Generali Tower to mark 10 years since her death, highlighting her lasting impact on architecture and urban design.
