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Resources

Empowering AEC Professionals with Smart Digital Solutions

With over 35 years of experience, Graitec is a global software company committed to transforming the AEC industry through innovation. From its origins in structural analysis, Graitec has evolved into a major international player, developing accessible technologies that integrate seamlessly with the Autodesk ecosystem. Powered by a dedicated team of 200+ developers and backed by strong partnerships with Autodesk and Microsoft, Graitec delivers smart digital solutions tailored to help AEC professionals work faster, smarter, and more effectively.

Transformative Strategies: Elevating Existing Buildings with Energy Efficiency

In our collective pursuit of sustainability, a focal point emerges: optimizing energy efficiency in existing buildings. Globally, existing buildings represent three quarters of the 21% of carbon emissions of the built environment. These structures, with their historical significance and ingrained presence in our communities, wield immense potential to curtail energy consumption and reduce environmental impact without resorting to demolition and reconstruction.

Navigating Sustainable Construction: A Strategic Approach for Financial Growth

The advent of new sustainability regulations marks a pivotal step toward a brighter future. While understanding and implementing these regulations pose challenges, the concern about potential financial losses during the transition is a common worry. However, embracing sustainable practices can prove both eco-conscious and financially prudent. Here are strategic approaches to consider as you steer through this transition.

Navigating the Intersections of Digital Technologies and Sustainable Architecture: An Interview with Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen, laureate of the Global Ward for Sustainable Architecture 2023

Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen is Professor at The Royal Danish Academy School of Architecture. Her research centres on the intersection between architecture and computer science. In 2005, she founded the Centre for Information Technology and Architecture (CITA) at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, where her focus is on exploring the new digital-material relations brought forth by digital technologies.

Transforming Rural Lives: An Interview with Architect Xu Tiantian, laureate of the Global Ward for Sustainable Architecture 2023

Xu Tiantian, a pioneering figure in the field of rural revitalization in China, has been at the forefront of transformative architectural interventions. Her groundbreaking approach, known as “Architectural Acupuncture,” is a holistic method aimed at the comprehensive social and economic revitalization of rural communities.

An Introduction to Sustainability in the Built Environment

What is sustainable design? Simply put, sustainable design works to decrease negative environmental impact while increasing building performance. By designing structures that consciously reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources, we minimize waste.

Why pivot towards sustainability?

In today’s world, sustainability is a major issue driving policy change and public concern in multiple arenas—both personal and political.

The sustainable impact of lean construction

Sustainability in Construction. At first blush, that may sound like a big overwhelming goal. Whenever I’m faced with a big overwhelming goal I like to back up and reflect on what is it we are actually trying to accomplish. My brain naturally goes to reducing the waste – material, time, labor, technology, design, etc. You may be looking at that list and be circling back to the overwhelming feeling again. However, I think it helps breaking it down into smaller pieces.

Why construction companies should care about sustainability

Despite the many challenges that face construction companies, including supply chain disruptions, an extended labor shortage and the challenge of managing risks, there has been widespread adoption of sustainable practices around the world.

Ways to improve your water operations

Sustainable, efficient, cost-effective site-specific plans can be created to mitigate flooding and pollution. Workflows can be streamlined for better profitability, and many features of InfoDrainage are well integrated with AutoCAD Civil 3D and building information modeling (BIM) processes. Innovyze tools also help with regulatory approvals and with maximizing the use of land to be developed.

Ways to deliver better projects

Which benefits would improve your water operations?

Unified water utility data in the cloud.
Sophisticated water analytics.
Smart water infrastructure.
More available, accessible, reliable water utility data.

Nouveaux materiaux pour une construction plus responsable

De nouveaux usages et de nouveaux matériaux constituent une opportunité pour l’industrie du bâtiment et de la construction, actuellement un des secteurs qui contribue le plus à la crise climatique par ses émissions de gaz à effet de serre et ses déchets. Sous la pression des chaînes d’approvisionnement, des opinions publiques, et de l’évolution des normes, ces nouveaux matériaux pourraient se transformer en impératifs de survie.

Contexte et enjeux : le secteur de la construction doit réduire son impact environnemental

L’influence humaine a réchauffé l’atmosphère, les océans et les terres, sans équivoque. Chacune des quatre dernières décennies a été successivement plus chaude que toute décennie qui l’a précédée depuis 1850.