AEC
The Judgment Stack Could Redefine AI’s Role in Architecture
AEC firms can turn decades of professional expertise into reusable AI Skills, creating an intelligence layer they own rather than relying solely on BIM vendors.
AI-Native Tools Point to a New Direction for BIM
AIA26 showcased neoBIM, Archistar, MeltPlan, and Mosaic as AI moves deeper into design, compliance, preconstruction, and AEC resource planning.
Elephant-Inspired Cement Tiles Offer Passive Cooling Without Electricity
Engineered crack networks and porous cement help buildings stay cooler by capturing and slowly evaporating water.
D5 Render 3.1 Brings Interactive Design Reviews to Architectural Visualization
New real-time presentation tools, expanded modeling support, and production-grade rendering features aim to make client collaboration faster and more immersive.
AI Rendering Reshapes Architectural Visualization
New workflows help architects transform sketches and BIM models into presentation-ready images while preserving design intent.
