Buildings

Where should smart buildings store their data?

In an increasingly open, fragmented and virtualised environment, data control is becoming a critical issue for the various players in...

Interoperability, the gateway to smart buildings

Smart building development can only take place if it is based on frank, long-term cooperation between all of the players...

Europe sets path towards energy efficient buildings by 2050

The new European directive on energy performance in buildings requires Member States to develop long-term national strategies and lays down...

Connectivity label for high-spec offices

The office block being built by Nexity in Bagneux, in the Paris suburbs, will qualify for the Wired Score label,...

The new space planning paradigm

To ensure that a workplace space planning project is a shared success that serves both employees and the company, all...

Digital technology set to drive development of green buildings

On the front line in the fight against global warming, the building sector will act as a bridge between investment...

The BIM focus of the building

The building industry, long considered conservative, is today integrating an increasing number of technological innovations. The construction and maintenance sector...

BIM combines with augmented reality to better manage worksites

During the construction phase, Building Information Modeling and augmented reality can be put together to better anticipate contingencies, monitor progress...