In view of the industry’s contribution to climate change, as part of the AEC sector’s decarbonization efforts, architects, engineers, and researchers are increasingly devoted not only to space design, but also to the composition of materials, structural systems and exterior walls.
In the past three months alone, AEC researchers have developed 3D printing technology that converts wood waste into building materials, composite concrete made from recycled cement and carbon dioxide, and a way to cool buildings without electricity Recycled paper composite materials.
While some are committed to conceiving and producing materials for a more sustainable built environment, others are studying how these materials can form part of a wider external wall or structural system. In last year's Archinect Spotlight on Thesis Projects, we interviewed University of Florida graduates Mani Karami and Drew Kauffman. Their thesis focused on the development of a photobioreactor external wall system driven by algae growth. At the same time, earlier this year, we interviewed the architect and innovator David Wallence, whose book "The Future of Modular Buildings" is a future composed of prefabricated, modular, and universal building components. The city has a vision.
Recognizing the commercial potential of prefabricated modular building components with stronger environmental performance, more and more start-ups are now bringing these research and innovation elements to the market. Last month, we reported on Intelligent City, a Canadian company that focuses on the use of robotics to build prefabricated large-scale housing. The company has started production in a new factory in British Columbia. At the same time, earlier this year, we reported that a New York startup that uses robots to make prefabricated steel cages raised $8 million in a funding mission.
The proliferation of start-ups seeking to commercialize innovative building components, from materials to exterior wall systems, has opened up new opportunities for architects and designers to go beyond traditional practices.
As part of our work highlight series, this week we will focus on Dextall, an American company dedicated to providing prefabricated, modular, and environmentally friendly exterior wall systems for new construction and renovation projects. The company said: "Although rapid innovation has appeared in many industries, there has been little change in the traditional design and construction industries since World War II."
On our work committee, they are currently recruiting designers and technical writers to join their team in New York. The role of the designer requires an architectural or design-oriented background and will involve the creation of 3D drawings, sketches and renderings, and template architectural design, which the company will use to demonstrate the potential of its exterior wall system.
Dextall's role further demonstrates the potential of architects and designers to interact with innovators and disruptors. Our previous version of the Jobs Highlight series has seen advertisements for the role of architecture in the artificial intelligence-driven real estate company Zenerate, workplace innovator Industrious, and affordable housing innovator Workbench.
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