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Maximizing Efficiency and Aesthetics: The Role of Materials in Commercial Building Design

Construction Marketing

From the exterior cladding to the interior finishes, the materials used can have a significant impact on the overall functionality, sustainability, and visual appeal of the building. ACM panels are available in a wide range of colors and finishes, making them a versatile option for creating unique and visually striking building facades.

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Connecting it all: Role of joints as a primary component

Construction Specifier

However, when examined more closely, they are discovered to be capable of dynamic interactions between assembly materials and with their surrounding environments. They have a ubiquitous presence within a building’s visual language and physical fabric, yet are often overlooked or even fundamentally misunderstood.

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Watch all 19 Accelerate Live! talks on demand

BD+C

The event featured 19 talks from 25 AEC visionaries on topics related to the changing built environment and the future of the AEC industry. Topics included AI for construction scheduling, regenerative design, the micro-buildings movement, post-occupancy evaluation, predictive visual data analytics, and digital fabrication. .

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Ways to Add Natural Light to Interior Spaces

Natural Building

But too much direct sunlight penetration can also cause visual discomfort and undesirable heat gains , so it is essential to properly control its entry. From milky glass panels to a wide range of fabrics, this look can be achieved through various materials. One way to counter this is to increase the natural lighting in interiors.

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Coverings Announces Top 10 Tile Trends for 2023

Pro Builder

Ceramic tile can be stacked horizontally or vertically to create monochromatic environments or mixed with different colors to create myriad patterns like stripes, chevron and herringbone. Some collections offer various finishes and intense chromatic variations to generate visual interest in walls, countertops and even furnishings.

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Building beyond boundaries: BIM and the data revolution in construction

Fieldwire

Creating an environment that values innovation, technology integration, and continuous learning is crucial to inspire and engage young professionals, propelling the industry forward into a new era of excellence. Additionally, attracting and retaining skilled labor is a pressing concern.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

Evidence of this trend in focus for healthier environments is highlighted by one of the top architectural firms: “Now more than ever, public spaces are poised to become the grand lobbies and public waiting rooms of neighborhoods and cities,” says Gensler associate Michael Wagner on the company’s blog.