Technology + Built Environment
I’ve been re-reading a 2018 book this month, Human + Machine, and one figure keeps nagging at me. It sets out four architectures for how AI amplifies people at work… one agent applied to big data for one human, one agent serving a group of humans, several agents amplifying a single human, and multiple agents amplifying […]
Our industry is famed for its complexity and intricate collaborations. The idea of a smart building design consultancy running on just two people might sound like a radical proposition. Yet, in our increasingly digital world, where the industry seems to have converged on a standard set of smart building capabilities, the impressive prowess of generative […]
It’s starting to become clear to many across the industry that their smart buildings didn’t deliver the value that they were promised. From bombastic sales pitches to guaranteed savings, some have been left with lacklustre results or, at worst, nothing at all. And now that AI is being thrown into the mix, many are feeling […]
The rise of open-plan offices has increased over the past decade, aiming for collaborative environments but decreasing personal space from 23m2 per employee to just 6m2. However, private offices are making a comeback, supported by smart building technology, offering benefits like privacy, improved productivity, and personal space customization. These offices are proving essential post-pandemic, facilitating social distancing and enhanced cleaning regimes. Matthew Marson, in his monthly column, discusses these shifts in office dynamics and the integration of smart technology in building management.
See original article: https://thenextweb.com/news/digital-engineering-could-python-key-to-upskilling Technology has advanced tremendously in the last few years and is only going to continue to compound. If you’ve ever heard of Moore’s Law, this is the idea that technology’s complexity doubles every year. Just imagine what that means for the next few years. But those who keep up to date with new […]