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The complexities of integrating AI into business are not lesser known. Yet, we have experts building sustainable business models, delivering ambitious strategies, and showing us the right use of technology to build companies for a better tomorrow. How do they do it? We’re collaborating with Ivey Business School at Western University on their “AI-powered entrepreneurship: Turning technology into thriving ventures” event, where Sayjel Vijay Patel, CTO and Co-Founder at DBF will speak about his experience in leveraging AI to help businesses accelerate efficiency and automation and contributing towards digital transformation in the AEC industry. The panel also includes Navin Kaminoulu, Jason Swit, Daniel Clark, Henrique Alves de Castro Register now: https://lnkd.in/gBnwV45c #IveyBusiness #IveyImpact #AIInEntrepreneuership #Entrepreneruship #AI #StartUp

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City data is vital for stakeholders across the urban landscape, including planners, policymakers, and residents. However, access to this data is often limited to experts, creating barriers that exclude many from the urban planning process. At DBF, we’re breaking these barriers with 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲, 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗟𝗠𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹. Now, anyone can interact with urban data and derive insights, thus democratizing urban analysis. Our recent whitepaper outlines how Citypulse transforms raw geospatial data into actionable recommendations, making urban analysis accessible to all stakeholders, regardless of technical expertise. Read the whitepaper here -  https://lnkd.in/gwf6_4JA Aleksei Kondratenko, Tejas Chavan, cesar cheng, Supun Tharindu, Camiel Weijenberg, Sayjel Vijay Patel

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀: 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:  It’s hard to connect data from population growth, transportation, and environmental impact, leading to poor planning. 𝗜𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:  With good insights, cities may save resources, preventing bad urban development. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀:  Cities often need help with energy use and waste management, making sustainability hard to achieve. 𝗗𝗕𝗙 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.  Our solution combines urban data with sustainability metrics, giving planners the insights they need for better urban development. ▪️ Get started immediately: DBF aggregates open-source data to give you a head start on your digital transformation ▪️ Building Optimization : DBF's solutions enhance building design and operations, maximising efficiency for smarter, more sustainable projects. ▪️ A Tool for Everyone: Anyone can access and interact with the DBF platform to explore urban scenarios and KPIs. We’re happy to share more insights about the tools at DBF. Reach out to us through our website www.digitalbluefoam.com.

We recently hosted a hands-on workshop with Garrett Johnson, a former graphics engineer at NASA JPL, exploring a variety of topics and challenges that we face as a company providing web-based tools and solutions for the AEC industry. We utilize several computational libraries written by Garrett. During the workshop, we shared how we've employed these libraries in our projects and the challenges we've encountered. We also delved into the limitations of web-based technologies and discussed emerging technologies that can significantly enhance the web-based experience. Here are the top 5 areas where DBF is working towards the betterment of urban design tools: 1. 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: We’re working internally to improve the accuracy and speed of Boolean operations, ensuring that designers can create complex 3D models with precision. 2. 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Additionally, we’re exploring ways to provide better guidance and resources for selecting the most appropriate rendering engine for specific projects 3. 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Develop tools that can render large-scale urban environments with high levels of detail and visual fidelity, while maintaining real-time performance. 4. 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: DBF invests in solutions that enable seamless loading and visualization of vast datasets, ensuring a smooth user experience regardless of the scale of the project. 5. 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬: We are working to develop tools that can perform accurate and efficient environmental simulations and provide faster outcomes Thank you, Garrett Johnson, for your valuable insights and expertise during our workshop. To learn more about DBF's work in urban design and spatial analytics, please visit our website. www.digitalbluefoam.com

DBF helps you create high-quality initial massing models faster, freeing you to explore your design vision. How? 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Generate multiple massing options in minutes 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀: Easily test different layouts and configurations to find the perfect fit 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁-𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Focus on design knowing your models adhere to zoning and environmental regulations. Interested to learn more? Visit www.digitalbluefoam.com

Our research paper from the CAADRIA 2024 conference is added to the CumInCad database. It explores a novel data-driven tool that leverages urban design principles to reduce transportation-related CO2 emissions in neighborhoods. ️ In the paper, we speak about a tool designed to leverage urban design principles like the 15-minute city concept to reduce CO2 emissions in neighborhoods. Here's a closer look at what our research covers: 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗢𝟮 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Our methodology uses global data to accurately quantify neighborhood transportation CO2 emissions, providing a robust foundation for effective intervention. 𝟭𝟱-𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁: The tool applies the "15-minute city" concept, which evaluates the accessibility of essential amenities within a short travel time and helps pinpoint potential car routes and calculate CO2 emissions for neighborhood populations. 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Our approach is validated with real-world case studies in Milan, Dubai, and Calgary. These studies demonstrate the tool's effectiveness by comparing our results with official data, and showcasing its practical applicability in diverse urban settings. Our research is aimed towards urban planners and decision-makers to help them with data-driven insights, enabling them to achieve sustainable urban planning and significant reductions in transportation-related CO2 emissions. For those interested in creating greener, more sustainable cities, do give our research paper a read and share your thoughts with us. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿:  https://lnkd.in/gnhqXmcG

We're excited to share the key insights from our meeting with Phanos Hadjikyriakou, co-founder of 2050 Materials, as part of our Bali Workshop. 2050 Materials’ API offers a broad database of construction materials. The tool promotes informed decision-making from the project's early stages by including detailed material information in a user-friendly manner, which also enables more sustainable choices. 🏢 Using measurable data in objective comparisons is important, as it enables precise and quantifiable assessments of different materials, like embodied carbon, water usage, durability… ensuring informed decisions in building design. 🏢 Standardisation in construction data ensures consistent, reliable material assessments, facilitating objective comparisons and efficient, sustainable design decisions that are also cost-effective. In 2050 Materials is achieved through an open-source Python package supporting 2050’s API, allowing easy access for all professionals and facilitating integration. 🏢 Defining materials in the early stages of design is much more efficient for sustainability than as an afterthought. 🏢 Limitations: Currently, the tool only considers structural elements, but its capabilities will soon be expanded. Join our conversation! How do you integrate data into sustainable design strategies? 💭 Christophe Sigrist , Katharina Lindenberg , Aleksei Kondratenko, Camiel Weijenberg and Laura Ballestin participated in the conversation. #DBFWorkshop #ZeroBuildingDesign #SustainabilityIntegration #TimberInConstruction

Did you know that decision matrices enable architects to assess the impact of various slab spans on critical factors such as fire safety, noise insulation, and comfort right from the early stages of a project? In our recent discussion with Silvan Schweizer , from B3, during the DBF Bali Workshop, we explored the role of these matrices in optimising, for example, flooring system designs. They not only assist architects in making informed material choices but also streamline project setups. It was highlighted that, although setting up an initial template is time-consuming, it will significantly speed up the process for future projects. As we look towards more sustainable + efficient buildings, decision matrices stand out as essential tools for future innovation. - What future developments regarding decision matrix are you most excited about or see as most crucial? - How would you shape the matrix to better influence your design and material choices in your upcoming projects? Christophe Sigrist , Katharina Lindenberg , Aleksei Kondratenko, Camiel Weijenberg and Laura Ballestin participated in the discussion. #DBFWorkshop #ZeroBuildingDesign #SustainabilityIntegration #TimberInConstruction www.digitalbluefoam.com