Why You Should Build With Steel 10 Reasons Why You Should Build With Steel Ever since the first skyscraper ‘home insurance building in Chicago’ was built, popularity of steel as a structurally strong material increased manifolds across the AEC industry. While earlier cast iron, concrete etc was used in buildings, the new age buildings started […]
Energy Modeling and Building Simulation Architecture Virtual Representation Energy Modeling is the virtual representation of a building’s energy consumption, its utility bills, the life cycle costs, and use of items related to and including but not limited to – air-conditioning, heating, water heating and ventilation, etc. The energy simulation techniques are also used to evaluate, […]
Sustainable Architecture – Building Issues Are we doing enough? A Debate A Discussion This topic has become controversial and the phrase ‘sustainable’ and linked phrases, problematic. Initially sustainable architecture seemed to have a groundswell of support as the awareness and discussion of climate change gathered pace. But soon many mainstream suppliers, architects, contractors, etc. were […]
An iconic office tower has become one of the first completed projects at Dubai’s Business Bay since the financial crisis. The O14 development took over four years to build and is one of few projects to be formally opened at the site. O14 or O-14 is an office skyscraper located in Business Bay in Dubai, […]
