The BALNEA spa and reserve thermale project, set in the countryside of Bromont, Qubec, was conceived by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects https://www.e-architect.com/canada/balnea-spa-and-reserve-thermale-bromont-quebec#spapool #thermalpool #quebec #canada #architects #architectureThe BALNEA spa and reserve thermale project, set in the countryside of Bromont, Quebec, was conceived by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects

Once complete, Kasian Architectures new regional healthcare campus will allow WAHA to expand its health promotion and capacity building programs in Ontario, Canadahttps://www.e-architect.com/canada/weeneebayko-area-health-authority-ontario-canada#architecture #hospital #ontario #canadaOnce complete, Kasian Architecture's new regional healthcare campus will allow WAHA to expand its health promotion in Ontario, Canada

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A new survey from Bluebeam has documented the widespread use of AI technology in every facet of the AEC industry.According to their survey of management employees in seven countries, around three-quarters (74%) of all businesses have implemented AI into their workflows. This is especially true in the design and planning stages of projects. Its worth noting, however, that only 11% of responses came from architecture firms. Of the others, 71% are construction and 18% are engineering firms.In the way of a broader adoption of digitalization and AI stands a lack of training amongst staff, which, at 32%, was the highest tallied reason ahead of general resistance to change within organizations (26%), concerns about data privacy (22%), budget constraints (19%), and other issues.Related on Archinect: AI is Good For Architects (For Now)Also in terms of budgeting, the highest number of responses (40%) to a query said they are currently allocating between 11% and 25% of their IT resources ...

Studio Gang has completed its first project in France: the University of Chicago John W. Boyer Center in Paris. Located in the citys 13th arrondissement, the new academic hub aims to energize the local neighborhood while integrating into the urban and intellectual fabric of the city.Image credit: Fabrice FouilletImage credit: Fabrice FouilletSet on a corner site on Pariss Left Bank, an area known for research and higher education, the center is the focal point of a new mixed-use development that includes residential buildings designed by PARC Architectes. The schemes signature brise soleil faade is comprised of 900 cylindrical stone batons, which filter light based on the interior function, offering privacy in study spaces while revealing public areas. Clad in Lutetian limestone, the batons echo Chicagos main campus while rooting the building in Pariss architectural heritage.Image credit: Fabrice FouilletImage credit: Corentin LespagnolThe Center in Paris is designed as a...

A new bill that does away with broker fees for renters in New York passed today. The Fairness in Apartment Rentals (FARE) Act was approved by the New York City Council this afternoon.The Fairness in Apartment Rentals (FARE) Act, shepherded by City Councillor Chi Oss of Brooklyn, was approved by the New York City Council this afternoon. Now, property owners looking to rent out their units will have to shoulder the brokers fees, not the tenants.

Hey Big Duck out on Long Island: Move over, the chickens have come home to roost. In the Philippines, a new 114-foot hotel shaped like a rooster has opened its doors, dwarfing the iconic avian structure built by duck farmer.A gargantuan rooster-shaped hotel is sited at Campuestohan Highland Resort in the central province of Negros Occidental. It was ideated by the resorts owner, Ricardo Tan.

That The Last of UsSeason 2 will air in 2025 is something HBO announced back in November last year, with subsequent reports pointing to a premiere sometime in the first half of the year. Now, we have a narrower release window, straight from HBO.During a recent presentation to journalists regarding upcoming programming (via IGN), HBO and Max Content CEO and Chairman Casey Bloys revealed thatThe Last of Ussecond season is coming in Spring 2025, which means we should expect it starting late March. A specific premiere date wasnt announced.In August, HBO offered a sneak peak at the upcoming season ofThe Last of Us, before showcasing a full trailer in September to celebrateThe Last of UsDay.The Last of UsSeason 2 will only partially cover the events ofThe Last of Us Part 2, as previously confirmed by showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. Mazin has also confirmed that the second season will have seven episodes.

It wouldnt be an exaggeration to call Warcraft 3: Reforgedone of the most disastrous releases in Blizzard Entertainment history. Upon its launch back in 2020, the remaster was widely panned for having butchered one of the greatest PC games of all time, and the broken state it launched in also led to Blizzard Entertainment issuing refunds in large numbers. It seems, however, that the developer is taking another swing at fixing Reforged (or parts of it, at least).CelebratingWarcrafts30th anniversary, Blizzard has not only shadow-dropped remasters ofWarcraft 1and2, it has also released an Update 2.0 forWacraft 3: Reforged.Most notable among its additions is the ability to freely swap between multiple visual styles- the original games look, Reforgedsremastered look, as well as an entirely new style that retains the originals look, only with enhanced resolution and image quality.Meanwhile, the update also brings with it a revamped UI, as well as a number of graphical improvements, such as overhauled lighting and improved environments. The original games assets have also been uprezzed to HD.In our review ofWarcraft 3: Reforgedupon its launch in 2020, we gave it a score of 5/10, saying, Except for its solid core gameplay and intriguing story, Warcraft 3: Reforged lacks any major updates over the original. In the end, what we have is a game that is a complete disappointment. Read the full review through here.