Industrialized construction, which merges technology and manufacturing, has yet to be fully embraced by the construction industry. In a modern approach to construction, industrialized construction integrates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, prefabrication, design for manufacturing and assembly, additive manufacturing and other innovations, to design and build structures. Additionally, it tries to solve the skilled labor shortage by reinventing it for future workers and making it better for the current workforce.
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Location: Charleston, S.C.
Products: Alucobond (MCM); Pac-Clad (Profiled Metal Panels); Construction Specialties (Louvers)
General Contractor: Rodger Builders/Thompson Turner Construction
Architects: Stubbs Muldrow Herin Architects
Expected to open in Fall 2025, the six-story College of Health Professions D Building at the Medical University of South Carolina will serve as a hub for collaboration and innovation, fostering a spirit of intellectual curiosity and cross-discipline exploration. As the college’s fourth building, it will provide a state-of-the-art learning environment and cutting-edge research facilities. For this project, MillerClapperton will be fabricating and installing 17,800 square feet of MCM in Epernay Champagne Metallic and Driftwood Mica; 11,000 square feet of Profiled Metal Panels in Burnished Slate; and 1,200 square feet of Louvers.
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Similarly to how kitchens used to be tucked away into the corners of homes, energy facilities have traditionally been placed on the outskirts of cities and towns to minimize their visual and environmental impact. However, contemporary urban design is rethinking the role of energy facilities, and these vital infrastructures are being integrated into city centers, reflecting a progressive approach valuing sustainability and innovation. Additionally, the transition from traditional power plants to energy districts supports a more sustainable and efficient energy supply, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing urban resilience.
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Similarly to how kitchens used to be tucked away into the corners of homes, energy facilities have traditionally been placed on the outskirts of cities and towns to minimize their visual and environmental impact. However, contemporary urban design is rethinking the role of energy facilities, and these vital infrastructures are being integrated into city centers, reflecting a progressive approach valuing sustainability and innovation. Additionally, the transition from traditional power plants to energy districts supports a more sustainable and efficient energy supply, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing urban resilience.
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According to a paper by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, artificial intelligence (AI) could help U.S. buildings significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. By being applied in four key categories—equipment, occupancy influence, control and operation, and design and construction—AI-driven energy use and carbon emission reductions could grow to 40% and 90% in 2050, respectively. The study looks at medium-sized office buildings in the U.S., and forecasts AI’s potential to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions based on six scenarios.
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According to a paper by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, artificial intelligence (AI) could help U.S. buildings significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. By being applied in four key categories—equipment, occupancy influence, control and operation, and design and construction—AI-driven energy use and carbon emission reductions could grow to 40% and 90% in 2050, respectively. The study looks at medium-sized office buildings in the U.S., and forecasts AI’s potential to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions based on six scenarios.
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Recommendation: “The Monster Leviathan” by Aaron Betsky
Published by: MIT Press
In “The Monster Leviathan: Anarchitecture,” Aaron Betsky explores the avant-garde, visionary, and theoretical works that challenge conventional architecture. Drawing inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s depiction of the modern city as a monstrous, quasi-sentient entity, Betsky delves into “anarchitecture”—a concept of architecture that transcends traditional forms, operating more like art, music, or literature. The book spans nine thematic sections, examining various architectural movements and theorists, resulting in a comprehensive account of speculative architecture over the last 150 years.
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