Experiments Showcased at KIRA-digi Climate Corner
KIRA-digi Climate Corner showcased experimental projects that help save energy and reduce emissions in residential environments. KIRA-digi Climate Corner took … Read more
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Digitalizing the Hospital Design Requirements Process
Decisions made at the early stages of a hospital project can have a huge impact on its life cycle value. … Read more
Will International Standardization Make Data Flow in the Built Environment?
Some see standards as hindrances to development; others think the opposite is true. A Finnish strategy project argues that complying … Read more
Make it quick, say Toronto transit users
(Photo courtesy of Hitachi Rail) To encourage more people to take transit, and to avoid the road congestion that costs … Read more
PropTech Finland Steps Up – AEC Business
The previously informal network of Finnish proptech activists has now become a formalized community. The launch of PropTech Finland took … Read more
Digital Trust in the Built Environment
The Construction Blockchain Consortium, CBC, holds its first International Symposium titled Digital Trust in the Built Environment on June 6-7, … Read more
KIRA-digi Experiments Paving Way for Built Environment Digitalization
KIRA-digi was a national built environment digitalization spearhead project of the Finnish government carried out in 2016-2019. The project supported … Read more
Giving Heating Control to Residents is Good for the Environment
Heating in EU households accounts for 79% of the total energy consumption. In cold climate areas, like Finland, the percentage … Read more
Power to the Office Worker
Modern offices consist of variable spaces that cater to personal preferences and functional needs. The indoor air quality is typically … Read more
Major Construction and Design Show Moves to Chicago
On Sept. 19 and 20, 2019, Oliver Kinross, the organizers of the New York Build Expo, will be hosting Chicago Build … Read more
A Vision and Strategy for the Adoption of Open International Standards
The final report of RASTI is now available in English. The project outlined a national vision and strategy for the … Read more
Classification is the Bedrock to a Digital Built Environment
It seems we all agree the digitisation of construction and real estate is an imperative for buildings to be designed, … Read more