Ethical considerations in prison design.
We need to begin targeting the many construction workers who can’t read particularly well, and figuring out practical ways we can get them to use construction technology.These are the types of changes which will unlock the sub-trades and the main contractors, ultimately leading to an unlocked construction ecosystem.. Data and spatial mapping in construction technology.
At the moment, there are lots of buzzwords in the construction industry around digital, construction technology.These include terms like AI, machine learning and quantum computing.However, all of them require data, and that data needs to be collected and mapped spatially.
While the industry is excited about the general digitisation of the built environment, asBuilt feels that what we really need to be focusing on is spatial mapping.Knowing at what point a photograph was taken unlocks where the data lands and therefore adds value.
It’s at this point that data becomes truly useful information.. asBuilt’s spatially connected database, Vault, enables them to consider an entire digital ecosystem.
Working with the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the company is currently using cameras and other technology to map point of sale flows through a spatial model, enabling detailed knowledge about the amount of money flowing through tills and bars at particular points.Satwinder underscores the importance of a balanced approach to design tools, combining physical models, sketches, and cutting-edge digital techniques.
While digital visualisation offers incredible speed and detail, it is crucial to ensure early-stage designs remain flexible and collaborative, rather than overly polished.. 5.Rethinking architectural education.
With rising tuition costs and evolving industry demands, Satwinder supports expanding pathways into architecture, including apprenticeships and alternative degree models.Broadening access to the profession is essential for fostering innovation, diversity, and resilience in the next generation of architects..