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Moshe Safdie wants to reinvent airports with Jewel Changi Airport addition

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Moshe Safdie’s Jewel Changi Airport is a planned addition of 1.4 million sf to Singapore’s Changi Airport, Dezeen reports. This project redefines and reinvents what airports are all about,” Boston-based Safdie told Dezeen. Airports Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Team'

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Building owners cite BIM/VDC as 'most exciting trend' in facilities management, says Mortenson report

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Mortenson Construction today released the results of a survey of more than 60 facilities professionals at the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) 2013 Spring Seminar. Body Image: read more.

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World's first 'invisible' tower planned in South Korea

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Called Tower Infinity , the 1,476-foot structure planned just outside the city, near Incheon International Airport, will feature a cloaking façade made of LED projectors and optical cameras that will capture and display the landscape surrounding the building, thus making it appear transparent. Body Image: read more.

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10 green building trends for 2014

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As one of the world''s leading green building consultants, keynote speakers and authors, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers. He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more.

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Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

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Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has released new research in response to the need for architects and interior designers to develop a better understanding of flame retardants and their impact on health.

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5 tile design trends for 2014

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As a result, Spain is currently Europe''s leading ceramic tile producer, and the second largest exporter at worldwide level. Body Image: read more.

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Arup uses 3D printing to fabricate one-of-a-kind structural steel components

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The research also shows that additive manufacturing has the potential to reduce costs, cut waste and slash the carbon footprint of the construction sector. Body Image: read more.