Architecture—it’s art that we live in and around. It provides the functional shelter we all need but it also does much more, structuring our experiences in physical space and with nature, people, and ourselves. It protects us, guides us, meets our needs, and enriches our day-to-day experience. Architecture, by definition, endures. “The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization.” —Frank Lloyd Wright READ MORE >

AU is all about sharing knowledge and learning through community, and if you’re reading this, you’re part of that community. You are AU. Now is the time to start thinking about the knowledge you can share at AU this November in Vegas. Call for Proposals (CFP) opens April 30. READ MORE >

Earth Day is celebrated each year around the world on April 22. Started in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson and a community of committed environmental activists, Earth Day brings together millions of people worldwide to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and everything that lives on it—including us. READ MORE >

The construction industry has long generated substantial amounts of data, and with the IoT, new sensors, and mobile devices, there’s more data available than ever before. But pulling insight from that data quickly enough to make better decisions has long been a challenge—a challenge that Autodesk Data Science Manager Shubham Goel is trying to solve. He’s overseeing the development of Construction IQ, which is currently included as part of BIM 360 Build. Construction IQ uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze data in real time. The result? It can predict and help you manage... READ MORE >

This Sunday, April 7, marks the celebration of World Health Day, sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and dedicated to raising awareness of specific aspects of global health that need more engagement. Past themes have included food safety, diabetes, road safety, mental health, and infectious diseases. This year, the WHO is addressing the need for universal health coverage—protecting the sick from undue financial risk, improving access to health services, and improving outcomes. READ MORE >