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Month: September 2023

Using AI to Design Greener Buildings

Using AI to Design Greener Buildings

How can architects use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to be more responsible??? AI can help architects achieve sustainability goals. Computers using machine learning can analyze large amounts of data on factors such as climate conditions, building performance, and resident behavior to optimize energy use, conserve water, and reduce waste.  Energy Modeling and Simulation With AI, architects can design buildings that use less energy. AI can analyze data on energy consumption, weather, and occupant behavior and then suggest how to optimize a…

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Making Modern-Day Affordable Housing Design More Responsible

Making Modern-Day Affordable Housing Design More Responsible

Affordable housing, as defined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, is housing in which the occupant pays 30% or less of gross income on total housing. This term also refers to housing assistance for low-income individuals, including those who receive housing vouchers, or housing set aside for residents below a locally-set level of income. Historically, affordable housing was characterized by tall, imposing concrete structures that discouraged community building and felt isolating. Architects today are rethinking affordable housing…

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