BIM Show Live 2020: Only Two Weeks To Go!
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by BIMcrunch
4y ago
There’s only a fortnight left until the world’s leading BIM conference comes to Newcastle-upon-Tyne! This year’s theme is ‘BIM for Good,’ looking at how the built environment can make positive changes to the world we live in. Keynote speakers from across the industry will all be making appearances to look ahead and challenge the current state of construction. The conference will also host the annual BIM Awards, recognising exceptional and innovative projects involving BIM from across the globe. Have you secured your place at BIM Show Live 2o20? Tickets are flying out, so don’t miss your opport ..read more
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BIM Show Live 2020: Hotel Deals
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by BIMcrunch
4y ago
  There’s only two weeks to go until BIM Show Live 2020! To help you get organised, BSL2020 are working alongside local hotels to give you the best possible rates for your stay in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. All of our partner hotels are handily located within five-minute walks to both the Boiler Shop venue and the train station. Here’s a bit more information to help you make your decision: Crowne Plaza  Only a stone’s throw away from the Boiler Shop, the Crowne Plaza in Stephenson’s Quarter is perhaps the most handily located of our partner hotels. Head to their website for more information and book ..read more
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Solar panels play key part in Ugandan medical facility
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by BIMcrunch
4y ago
Solar panels are being used to power a Ugandan medical facility. The Mount Sinai Kyabira Surgical Facility was designed Kliment Halsband Architects with self-sustainability at the heart of the plans. According to bimstore, materials used in the construction process were sourced locally – further minimising the project’s carbon footprint. Ugandans have had free healthcare in their country since 2001, however those in rural areas have still found it difficult to access. “Surgical treatments are essential to building healthy communities worldwide,” said Kliment Halsband Architects. “This model is ..read more
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Aeroplane manufacturing could be about to get greener
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by BIMcrunch
4y ago
A new manufacturing method has been discovered which could see the production of aeroplanes become more eco-friendly than ever before. Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have been experimenting to try and find alternative ways of creating the carbon-fire composites needed for aeroplanes. According to bimstore, the new method that the researchers came up with means that only 1% of the energy used by the current methods will be needed and there will also be no need for ovens and autoclaves. As well as reducing the amount of energy used, this new method will lead to th ..read more
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Could drones be used to inspect buildings?
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by BIMcrunch
4y ago
Drones could soon be used to inspect buildings. According to bimstore, the plans have been suggested following the death of architect Erica Tishman after she was hit by falling debris in New York City. “The death of Erica Tishman tells us that we must move our technology and embrace technology to find a safer way to inspect buildings,” said Brooklyn Borough president Eric Adams. “Using drones would take us to a new height in carrying out that inspection.” “It is not a toy, it is a tool,” he added. “These tools will save millions of dollars, save time, but most importantly it could actually sav ..read more
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BIM Show Live Keynote Speakers Revealed
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by BIMcrunch
4y ago
              Designing for healthy people and places, protecting the environment and human-centred design are all high on the agenda at the industry leading BIM Show Live conference taking place in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 26-27 February 2020. Three of the four keynote speakers who will be headlining the two day event have been announced: biophilic designer and architect, Oliver Heath; Radio 4 presenter and TED X speaker, Timandra Harkness; and American BIM expert Chris Tisdel. The fourth keynote speaker is to be revealed in the coming month. BIM Show Live is the UK’s original BIM conference and ..read more
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Smart “city of the future” mapped out in Canada
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by BIMcrunch
4y ago
A Canadian town is being transformed into a smart community by combining fibre optics, autonomous vehicles and drone ports within a rural setting. Toronto-based architecture studio Partisans have come up with the plans for the town of Innisfil, about 60km from Toronto. Innisfil has been described by Partisans as being “renowned for thinking big” as it currently accepts cryptocurrency payments for municipal taxes and fees as well as being one of the first places to pilot the Uber app. According to bimstore the project, called ‘The Orbit,’ will aim to transform Innisfil into “the city of the ..read more
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Brexit bunker designed for London garden
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by BIMcrunch
4y ago
A London design studio has constructed a ‘Brexit bunker’ in the garden of a local house. The ‘Brexit Bunker’ has been described as a ‘sanctuary from the UK’s Brexit-dominated political climate, ‘as well as being a small studio to work or relax in. Rise Design Studio were founded in 2011 and have worked on a range of projects including the renovation of a flat inside a 19th century mansion block. According to bimstore, the bunker was made using hot-rolled steel which was left to naturally rust and then used to cover the entire exterior of the garden room.The bunker also features a pyramid-style ..read more
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Affordable housing complex designed in Los Angeles
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by BIMcrunch
4y ago
Affordable housing made from shipping containers is being constructed in Los Angeles. According to bimstore, the Isla Intersections complex has been designed by American firm LOHA and is reserved for tenants who were formerly homeless. With the accommodation set to open next year, shipping containers were decided to be the best way to construct the project due to the speed at which they can be put together. The complex will be built in South LA, near “one of the world’s busiest freeway interchanges.” 16 “staggered towers” will be arranged to form a “green lung”, which will filter car emissions ..read more
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New York takes steps to combat climate control
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by BIMcrunch
4y ago
New York have introduced a bill that will grade the city’s buildings by how efficiently they use their energy. The Local Law 95 takes effect at the start of next year and means that buildings over 25,000 square feet will now have to publicly report the amount of energy and water usage they use. It is believed that the new legislation will encourage buildings to improve their energy efficiency standards. The scores will be updated every year, after taking into account any changes made to the structures. According to bimstore, New York has made reducing its environmental impact a priority over r ..read more
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