Design

3D modeling has changed how architects, engineers, and construction professionals design and build. It allows for highly detailed digital representations of structures, making planning and execution more precise. In the AEC industry, 3D modeling improves collaboration, reduces errors, and speeds up project timelines. It also enhances visualization, helping stakeholders see the final product before construction…

From sustainable systems to smart insulation and LEED certification, creating energy-efficient buildings is critical for builders today.

If you’re working in public infrastructure, urban planning, or construction—or just wondering what goes into those mile-long stretches of highway—the price tag might surprise you. Building a single lane of road isn’t cheap, and the final cost depends on everything from where it’s built to how wide the lanes are. Still, some solid averages can…

Passive solar design uses sunlight to heat and cool buildings naturally. Save energy, reduce costs, and stay comfortable year-round.

A $2 billion project is transforming Houston’s convention district, adding housing, retail, green space, and public transit upgrades to revitalize downtown.

The best smart home tech for 2025 includes smart lighting, security cameras, and voice assistants—attract buyers and boost home energy efficiency.

Sustainable concrete production methods include pre-cast, green cement, CCUS, and water conservation to save resources and the environment.

Heating systems like HVAC forced-air and radiant floor heating each have pros, cons, and costs—here’s how to choose the right one.

Homes that survived the LA fires had fire-resilient design, like concrete walls, Class A roofs, ember-resistant vents, and defensible space.

BIG’s new design for Bhutan’s Gelephu International Airport blends traditional wood carvings with sustainable architecture.