Section · SAT, 19 SEPT 2026
№ 262 / 2026
Technology
Materials, tools, and the craft of making at scale.
Selected Reading
6 entries
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An Overnight Success 2,000 Years in the Making
For a building material that’s logged exceptional performance for over 2,000 years, all-natural slate sure isn’t showing its age. Quite the opposite: A breakthrough cladding application is now helping residential architects and custom luxury homebuilders supercharge their brand, attract more upmarket clients, and generate substantial public and private bu...
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How AI Is Reshaping Architectural Visualization Workflows in 2026
For years, architectural visualization has relied on a linear workflow optimized for high-quality outputs. Architects and designers would first develop a 3D model in a CAD or BIM application, which visualization artists then imported into a rendering environment. From there, materials, lighting, assets, and cameras were set up and the project was rendered...
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Meet the Cleaner, Quieter Backup Power Source
Back-up batteries can carry a building through brief disruptions. Conventional standby generators can keep power flowing during longer outages. But for architects working on resilient projects, those two options might not satisfy. That’s where solid oxide fuel cells, or SOFCs, enter the picture. A solid oxide fuel cell generates electricity through a chem...
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