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GSA to invest $80 million on smart building technologies at federal properties

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will invest $80 million from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into smart building technologies within 560 federal buildings. GSA intends to enhance operations through granular controls, expand available reporting with more advanced metering sources, and optimize the operator experience.


Products and Materials

Top products from AIA 2024

This month, Building Design+Construction editors are bringing you the top products displayed at the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design. Nearly 550 building product manufacturers showcased their products—here are 17 that caught our eye.



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Products and Materials | Dec 27, 2016

Beauty, Durability, & Affordability Highlight Composite’s Appeal

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Products and Materials | Nov 7, 2016

Trio of 3D printed faucets selected as R&D 100 Award finalist

The DXV collection marks the first-ever working faucets printed in metal.

Transportation & Parking Facilities | Jun 16, 2016

Dero’s modular Bike Depot offers efficient storage

The units accommodate short-term and long-term storage at transit stations, university campuses, and residential buildings.

Products and Materials | May 26, 2016

Designer creates chairs and tables that fold into wall art

Jongha Choi unveiled his From 2D to 3D furniture collection.

 

AEC Tech | May 10, 2016

Thornton Tomasetti launches new tech company

TTWiiN initially features six products and will add more via its own incubator.

Multifamily Housing | Mar 27, 2015

Bathroom fixtures get a starchitect makeover by Bjarke Ingels

This Danish starchitect elevates the toilet paper holder (and other bathroom accessories).

Walls and Partitions | Mar 25, 2015

Metl-Span systems meet design needs in cost effective manner

The goal from the beginning was to construct an energy efficient building with insulated metal panels.

BIM and Information Technology | Feb 10, 2015

Google's 3D scanning camera leaves the lab

Google is said to be partnering with LG to create a version of the technology for public release sometime this year.

Brick and Masonry | Feb 5, 2015

3D-printed 'cool brick' may provide cooling solution for arid locations

Cool Brick is made of porous ceramic bricks set in mortar. The bricks absorb water, which cools the air as it passes through the unit.

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