Smart Cars, Smart Phones, Now Smart Architecture?

The 21^st century has been heralded as the information era. We have smart phones and smart cars and there is a general consensus that by and large we are the most educated and most technologically advanced we have ever been.

When comes to modern practices, we like to think we have not backtracked and that we continue to advance, a belief that, in many areas, cannot be refuted.

In terms of architecture, the advancements that have become common practice in major developments, ranging from the incorporation of technological elements from design to construction in both CAD and BIM software, new cutting edge, and new industry practices and knowledge, are clear.

However, armed with the knowledge of the environmental impacts of this industry, developing tools and buildings that are ‘smarter’ is a.....

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