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Sharing with you exciting new insights, stories, and news from the world of sustainable building design.

Sustainability First

From Numbers to Action

Redefining Neighbourhood Design with Transportation CO2 Analysis

Aleksei Kondratenko

July 31, 2023

Sustainability First

Nature at Your Doorstep

Unlocking the Potential of Urban Green Spaces with Multispectral Imagery and Spatial Analytics

Mukesh Yadav

July 20, 2023

AI Generative Design

Meet Rutvik Deshpande, winner of the 2023 CAADRIA Award.

Meet Rutvik Deshpande, the new architectural genius from Asia and one of the youngest winners of the 2023 Computer-Aided Architectural Design (CAADRIA) Award.

March 16, 2023

Announcements

Digital Blue Foam Launches Research Partnership with Bern University of Applied Sciences Master Wood Technology Program

Innovative Research Collaboration to Potential of AI-Augmented Design Multi-Storey Timber Structures

June 1, 2022

Architecture

Your IT Architecture Software Guide

Much of what we do today, from using a smartphone to sending emails from a computer, relies on software architecture.

DBF

April 20, 2022

Building design

How to Design Top-Notch Interactive Façade for Your Building

In this post, we take a closer look at interactive building facades and answer the big question, “How do you design and make them outstanding?”

Aliyah Khan

March 31, 2022

Architecture

Best Parametric Architecture Software in 2022

If you are searching for a way of designing unique buildings, 3D modeling apps alone might not be enough. In its place, you require the right parametric modeling architecture software.

Aliyah Khan

March 23, 2022

Architecture

What Makes a Good App for 3D Architectural Designs?

In the building and construction niche, technology is helping in a number of ways, and the most notable is simplifying building design.

Aliyah Khan

March 18, 2022

Architecture

What is the Best 3D Modeling Software for Architects?

Having a large number of apps is a good thing because it provides architects with more options, identifying the best option for your work can be challenging. To help you out, here is a closer look at the best 3D modeling software for architects, starting with the latest, CAD and BIM apps.

Aliyah Khan

March 15, 2022

AI Generative Design

Why Do Building Designers Need AI?

From chat-bots to alpha go, AI is becoming increasingly personalized and accessible in previously unthinkable ways. But why do building designers need artificial intelligence?

Gilang Fajar

March 2, 2022

Sustainability First

Orientation of Building in Relation to Sun and Wind

Are you an architect and want to create awesome buildings designs? Well, one of the most important attributes to factor is building orientation.

Aliyah Khan

February 18, 2022

Building design

Which Software is Best for 3D Building Design?

Do you have a building design project to work on but wondering about the best app to use? Today, architecture apps have evolved beyond 2D and 3D building models.

Aliyah Khan

February 11, 2022

Architecture

The Only Architecture Software Best for Commercial Buildings

When you look at the most iconic buildings on the globe, such as Eiffel Towers in Paris, or the Empire State Building in New York, what comes into your mind?

Aliyah Khan

February 10, 2022

Architecture

The Best Professional Architecture Software Options for You

Today, architecture has evolved beyond developing 3D and 2D designs, and the best apps come with advanced features to help engineers collaborate on the planning, technical specifications, and design of their projects.

Aliyah Khan

February 8, 2022

Building design

Which is the Best 3D House Modeling Software for Beginners?

As an architect, designer, or hobbyist, 3D modeling programs can help you create the best views of buildings or even generate new ideas.

Aliyah Khan

February 7, 2022

Building design

Top 10 3D Building Design Software

3D software programs are very useful as they help save time and create realistic virtual models of what’s going to be built.

Priya Sangani

November 9, 2021

Announcements

70+ Upgrades Across our Entire Platform

Check out the 70+ latest features we have added to Digital Blue Foam. Urban Insights, Solar Radiation Analysis, and more.

Sayjel Vijay Patel

November 2, 2021

Site planning

Unique Ideas for Office Building Design

What does creating an excellent office building design entail? Like other building designs, it is a process that entails reviewing all the associated parameters in the targeted area.

Aliyah Khan

November 1, 2021

Building design

Become the Best Commercial Building Design Professional

Have you ever looked at an amazing commercial building and wondered how it was designed?

Julie Delcourt

October 29, 2021

Architecture

Awesome Architecture Sketch Ideas for Beginners

Are you an aspiring architect and want to become one of the top names in the industry? Architecture is one of the best disciplines that help you solve real issues in society.

Lakshan Pinto

October 27, 2021

AI Generative Design

Generative Design Software and Applications

Are you ready for the next phase of architectural engineering? One of the defining technologies for this crucial phase is generative design.

Aliyah Khan

October 25, 2021

Site planning

Site Planning Architecture: What Does it Entail?

Knowing what is on a selected development site is paramount when designing a building. After a site analysis is done, architects develop a plan that captures the project details.

Priya Sangani

October 20, 2021

Architecture

What 3D Software Do Architects Use?

As technology continues evolving at a rapid rate, architects are also moving at the same pace, and they now prefer more advanced programs for their design works

Rutvik Deshpande

October 18, 2021

Site planning

What Softwares Do Urban Planners Use?

Are you an urban planner or anticipating becoming one? This is a very unique and interesting field because it gives planners the opportunity to define how their cities will look like.

Aliyah Khan

October 15, 2021

AI Generative Design

Generative Architecture: What Does It Entail?

The inefficiencies or desire for better programs have yielded the latest generative design architecture software that is revolutionizing the entire industry.

Tejas Chavan

October 13, 2021

Building design

What is a High Rise Building Design?

Mention the term "high rise building," and most people will give you a list of the tallest skyscrapers, from Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates to Shanghai Tower in China.

Aliyah Khan

October 5, 2021

Site planning

What are the Different Types of Real Estate Development?

Are you thinking of becoming a real estate developer? It is one of the most rewarding areas, and a lot of people would like to jump in.

Priya Sangani

October 1, 2021

Building design

What are some of the Simple Building Design Software You Can Use?

Are you new to building and design and have been wondering, “What is the simplest architecture software to use?”

Julie Delcourt

September 30, 2021

Site planning

Urban Planning: Why it is So Important

If you look at well-planned cities, from Copenhagen, Denmark to San Francisco, USA, and Curitiba, Brazil, one cannot but wonder, "Why can't all urban areas be like them?"

Lakshan Pinto

September 25, 2021

World's Data

Urban Analysis: A Closer Look at the Main Concepts

What does it take to have a good city? The answer is good planning and architectural design work, which have to start with urban analysis.

Rutvik Deshpande

September 20, 2021

Architecture

The Best Architecture Software to Use in 2021

If you are an architect or professional in engineering, the primary goal should be making excellent designs that will stand out from the rest.

Aliyah Khan

September 18, 2021

Architecture

The Best Architect Design Software for Urban Designers

This post is a closer look at urban design and will answer the main question, “What softwares do urban designers use for their projects?

Tejas Chavan

September 12, 2021

Building design

Ten Best Building Design Software for You

Are you a building and design professional? Whether you are new or have been in the industry for years, it is paramount to have the right building design software.

Aliyah Khan

September 9, 2021

Building design

Ten Best 3d Building Design Software for You

Mention 3D building design software, and architects will tell you one thing – it is the best thing that ever happened because it makes it easy to help clients visualize their spaces.

Priya Sangani

September 1, 2021

Site planning

Site Planning: What does it entail?

Site planning is one of the most important concepts in urban planning and design. This is a method of arranging structures on land and shaping the space between them.

Julie Delcourt

August 29, 2021

AI Generative Design

Parametric Design: How is It Applied in Architecture?

Common Examples of Parametric Design Use in Architecture and the Best Software for Parametric Design in Architecture.

Aliyah Khan

August 22, 2021

Building design

Mixed Use Development: What are the Benefits?

In this post, we will look deeper into the concept of mixed-use development to help you understand what it is and the associated benefits.

Aliyah Khan

August 18, 2021

Site planning

Master Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide

The main steps that you should follow to create a great plan and enjoy the benefits.

Aliyah Khan

August 13, 2021

Site planning

Landscape and Urban Planning: Here is all that You Need to Know.

Rutvik Deshpande

August 10, 2021

Building design

Innovative Ways to Enhance Your Building Façade Design

Here are some great ideas for building façade design that you can use for your projects as an architect.

Cesar Cheng

August 3, 2021

Sustainability First

How to Create a Sustainable Building

Today, one of the most important concepts in many industries, including building and construction, is sustainability.

Aliyah Khan

August 1, 2021

AI Generative Design

How to Become Machine Learning Architecture Expert.

The term “machine learning engineer” is becoming very common today, and with the popularity lay the big question, “How do you enter into this field?”

Aliyah Khan

July 29, 2021

Architecture

How Do You Create a Concept in Architectural Design?

One of the most important stages is the concept design stage. If your project is going to stand out, the concept design must be exceptional.

Tejas Chavan

July 24, 2021

AI Generative Design

Generative Design: Special Benefits that You Need to Know.

This is a design exploration technique/ process, where designers key in multiple goals and different parameters into generative software to get solutions.

Tejas Chavan

July 23, 2021

Building design

A Step-By-Step Guide for Designing a Building

If you are a new architect or professional in engineering, perhaps one of the main questions running through the mind is, “How can I design a building?”

Aliyah Khan

July 20, 2021

Building design

A Comprehensive Guide to Urban Design

The primary objective of a good urban design is to ensure there is an integrated design of buildings, public facilities, open spaces, and infrastructure that are balanced.

Aliyah Khan

July 17, 2021

AI Generative Design

Generative Design AI in Building and Design

Generative design uses machine learning and artifice intelligence to transform engineering processes into complex yet intuitive interactions between engineers and computers.

Sayjel Vijay Patel

July 13, 2021

Sustainability First

Net zero Doesn’t Mean Anything

Net zero. We hear it everywhere but what does it actually mean? It’s easily described as a mathematical equation for what is probably the world's largest challenge for survival.

Camiel Weijenberg

July 10, 2021

World's Data

With Geospatial Data Visualization and urbanized future cities

How does the environmental medium influence our lives? People have more options on choosing where to live, where to work.

Yuke Li

July 5, 2022

Building design

Revit vs SketchUp vs Digital Blue Foam for building design.

All three software packages, Revit, SketchUp and Digital Blue Foam, are excellent architectural software. Which one should you choose to model your project in 3D?

Julie Delcourt

July 3, 2021

Sustainability First

Building the 15-Minute City

Improved urban mobility and greater services accessibility for all citizens will play a fundamental role in reducing energy use and carbon emissions.

Cesar Cheng

July 1, 2021

Sustainability First

Predicting energy efficient building façades using a render farm

Machine Learning (ML) can be powerful in energy efficiency and carbon-friendly designs. However, there is a need for better building data sets to accelerate the use of ML.

Rutvik Deshpande

July 1, 2022