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Discover the technologies leading the digital journey to transform the way businesses design, create, build, and manufacture.

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Meet the “Techno-Tort,” a robotic warrior for desert tortoise conservation

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How Heirloom’s carbon-capture technology safely removes CO2

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The latest green building techniques rely on bamboo

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NASA’s evolved structures fuel new space missions

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For a future architect, skills like adaptability and critical thinking are key

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Generative AI for executives: 4 tips for CIOs to empower innovation in the workplace

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Cool it now: Using AI in HVAC systems supports sustainability for a cleaner planet

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EV charging technology and circular battery life jump-start the EV revolution

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How generative AI in construction will level-up design and collaboration

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Project Phoenix modular housing shows a sustainable way forward

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For a future architect, skills like adaptability and critical thinking are key

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What is machine learning and how can it boost ingenuity?

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How manufacturers can learn to trust in AI

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