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Here is an interesting yet simple building design that makes a statement with its form and intent. Check it out and leave us your views…

5D BIM (Building Information Modeling) however, is turning out to be critical in closing this gap. 5D BIM involves extraction of construction information from intelligent BIM ready virtual building models.

Let's see how Building Information Modeling - BIM and laser scanning technology are optimized by building construction professionals to streamline renovation, retrofit and refurbishment projects.

You only need a smartphone app to discover the hidden agenda of this iconic edifice. Check out this new building by MVRDV in the south of Germany and tell us what you think…

Design studio Cepezed and Cepezedinterieur explore the principles of circularity and adaptability with the completely prefabricated design of Depot Amsterdam Noord - the city's new archive repository. Check out how the building is designed to be a material donor for other buildings in the future…

Sanjay Puri Architects design an office building in #Chennai responding to the climate and overcoming multiple site restrictions, to create energy efficient offices that open into outdoor spaces. Check it out here…

In the near future, the BIM era is likely to make way for District Information Modelling (DIM). To pave the path for others, Europe has undertaken projects involving multi-disciplinary teams from multiple nations with participants from diverse backgrounds including architecture, engineering, philosophy, politics, sociology and geography.

Building information modeling is only as good as the information that is fed into it. While using BIM for cost estimation, it is solely an estimator's responsibility to develop information database that is useful for estimation. Cost estimation, i.e. the 5Th dimension of BIM, constitutes of multiple layers of activities, including cost planning, quantity extraction, and verification of - MEP, structural and rebar fabrication models and visualization of series of activities with corresponding accrued costs and verifying the same.

Building on the fact that our imagination has no bounds, its creators at Material Immaterial studio envisages concrete architectural miniatures will weave a new thought each time you view them. Read here and leave us your views…

Building design draws from various inspirations. The Science Hills complex is a series of undulating wave-like buildings that allude to the low-rise skyline of Ishikawa, Japan as they reference digital imaging of medical jargon.

MVRDV designs a new landmark for #Taipei a la #NewYork's #TimesSquare. The twin towers' vibrant #façade appears like a real-life #game of #building #blocks. Check out the story here…

Dubai is all set to get a new architectural icon and architects Hermann Kamte & Associates intend to break the record for the largest iconic leisure park in the world, the tallest water slider, and the largest man-made waterfall building… Check out the just-unveiled designs of the proposed building…

The change lies in how effectively we use the energy. Globally respected green building agencies such as LEED, ESTIDAMA, BREEAM, and Green Star, give out credits and ratings based on the energy efficiency of a building's design and its post-construction performance.

The change lies in how effectively we use the energy. Globally respected green building agencies such as LEED, ESTIDAMA, BREEAM, and Green Star, give out credits and ratings based on the energy efficiency of a building's design and its post-construction performance.

checkthis for iPhoneThe fire protection industry needs to gear up for BIM adoption across the industry, with BIM level 2 mandate hanging right above the head.

Know how BIM & Earthquake engineering enhance the way for structural engineers to design and build a strong structures.

Inspired by free-flowing forms of nature and Ikebana - Japanese art of flower arrangement, @design-forum-international designs the marketing and sales office of real estate developer, Novell Ikebana.

Renowned for their expertise, Creative Group, New Delhi designs the Vadodara airport as a green building with an iconic dynamic form. Check out the story here…