Section · MON, 10 AUG 2026
№ 222 / 2026
Technology
Materials, tools, and the craft of making at scale.
Selected Reading
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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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Evaluating Embodied Carbon in Concrete Masonry
Concrete masonry units (CMU) are one of the most thoroughly studied building materials in construction. Over the last several years, the industry has advanced that rigor by quantifying embodied carbon and carbon sequestration as part of broader decarbonization goals. A key finding has emerged from this work: Embodied carbon performance varies greatly acro...
