Chris Lo, Author at World Construction Network

Can architecture kick its concrete habit?

Chris Lo — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 08:00:33 +0000

Concrete in architecture has been a key theme of post-war building design, but today's climate focus is pushing the industry to kick the habit.

Urning a place: when is a listed building not a building?

Chris Lo — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:00:42 +0000

UK listed buildings law is notoriously confusing in the areas of planning and heritage, but a landmark legal case could bring more clarity.

Knock knock: cyber resilience and building access controls

Chris Lo — Mon, 25 May 2020 08:00:03 +0000

Building access systems have made the jump from their commercial origins into residential and other markets, but how can this tech be secured?

Circle of life: designing sustainability after death

Chris Lo — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 16:20:08 +0000

Human composting is gaining traction as a green burial method, and a design team is working to create the US's first centre for the practice in Seattle.

The coming storm: designing climate-resilient buildings

Chris Lo — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:02:36 +0000

Adapting to Climate Change: The Rise of Climate Resilient Architecture. Explore more with World Constructions Network

Innovative aluminium: new forms for 21st century design

Chris Lo — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 09:00:50 +0000

Aluminium construction: Exploring the Benefits and Applications of Aluminium in Construction | World Construction Network

Prefabulous: modular design is laying foundations for the future

Chris Lo — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:00:28 +0000

Modular building has come a long way from its stereotype as a quick but unappealing construction option. What does this innovative method

BIM and the IoT: the grandest of all designs

Chris Lo — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 08:00:22 +0000

BIM and IoT technologies are ripe for integration in the design and construction sectors. How could these two tech strands work better together?

Will robots drive the digital revolution in construction?

Chris Lo — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:55:06 +0000

Examining the Role of Robots in Driving the Robots Digital Revolution in Construction. Explore with World Construction Network

Dutch Mountains: a circular revolution in the world’s largest wooden building

Chris Lo — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:49:57 +0000

In and around the Dutch city of Eindhoven, there’s no shortage of big brains. Home to dozens of smart tech companies, the region has been branded as ‘Brainport’ for its extensive knowledge-based economy, which has also seen it referred to as ‘the smartest region in the world’. Much like California’s Silicon Valley, the growth of the local tech sector and the need to attract top talent has helped drive demand for cutting-edge sustainable building design.