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The shift to digital and #AI promised a greener economy. So why is AI using so much energy, and how do we combat that? The problem is also the solution: We can use #GenerativeAI to develop sustainable practices without compromising the innovation it brings. By building sustainability practices into processes early on, we can combat the environmental impacts of machine learning. Learn more about how to tackle the AI energy problem here: https://autode.sk/4fe4IUJGenerative AI use has explodedand with it comes massive energy use to fuel it. Could sustainable AI practices solve the technologys power problem?

The Volterra-Detroit Foundation is revolutionizing heritage preservation using advanced technologies to digitally record the ancient city of Volterra, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. #MakeAnything

Calwave harnesses the power of ocean waves to provide reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy access. #MakeAnything

Aloft Systems deploys advanced sails on global shipping vessels to reduce carbon emissions. #MakeAnything

WSP created a kit-of-parts approach that can help unlock the benefits of industrialized construction for the industry. #MakeAnything

Vayve Mobility Pvt Ltd is Indias first Solar Electric Car Company. Its entire design and workflow is completed in Autodesk Fusion. #MakeAnything

DFW Airport has an ambitious goal: to become the worlds largest carbon-neutral airport and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. #MakeAnything

How it started vs. how its going! #Autodesk LA28 Games

Quay Quarter Tower may seem like any other building in Sydney, but beneath the surface, its the worlds tallest upcycled skyscraper . With 70% of its materials repurposed after being partially demolished its one of the first buildings in the world to do so. BG&E, the company that led the project, prioritized #sustainability and #innovation using Autodesk technology to set a new standard for green construction. Learn more about this impactful project here: https://autode.sk/4fF4qqW

The future of architecture must be sustainable and innovative, and @hitensethi is making sure of it! Their Science Park in Mumbai, which won the AEC Best Building Design Project Award at the Autodesk 2023 Design & Make Awards, merges #sustainability, #technology, and education into one dynamic experience. Using #renewableenergy practices like solar panels and daylight harvesting systems, and showcasing impressive architecture integrating glass and steel, its changing the game for immersive learning. Check out the link to learn more:For the new Science Park in Mumbai, the vision of architecture firm HSA integrates sustainability, education, and iconic design.

Our future will reflect the vision of those building it today and the technology they use to design and make it better.See why industries are optimistic about shaping a more resilient and sustainable world in our 2024 State of Design and Make Report: https://autode.sk/3VYuhDb.

Renowned filmmaker James Cameron joined us at the 2024 State of Design and Make launch, where we explored new ways to push beyond boundaries and build a better world.Missed it? Find more insights in the report: https://autode.sk/3VYuhDb. #MakeAnythingPhoto Credit: Steven Duarte on behalf of Axios.

Optimism is returning! The future of design and make is bright. See why: https://autode.sk/3VYuhDb. #MakeAnything

With your help, we're going to make it. Because together, we can make anything! Learn more: https://autode.sk/3LOuQJB. #MakeAnything

Did you know, in Latin America 81% of people live in cities? Most people in this region are feeling the impacts of densely populated city living, facing challenges of pollution, access to transportation, and subpar #infrastructure. With these issues only continuing to rise across the world, leaders are turning to tools like #AI to help innovate ways to combat these challenges. AI can be used to help identify structural and environmental challenges specific to various regions, transform urban design more quickly, and analyze urban forestry to ensure healthy and equitable biodiversity. By using AI, leaders can focus on what really matters creating livable, equitable cities for all. Learn more about the ways AI is helping develop equitable urbanism here: https://autode.sk/3AACGUqDiscover how equitable urbanism AI transforms cities, with innovative tools enhancing planning and improving analytics for more inclusive development.

Amsterdams blue-green roofs offer a sustainable solution to urban flooding and heat island effects, helping make the city more climate resilient. #EarthDay #SustainableDesignAmsterdam is experimenting with roofs that not only grow plants but capture water for a buildings residents. Welcome to the squeezable sponge city of tomorrow.

#EarthDay is about building a sustainable future. Thankfully, according to our latest State of Design and Make Report, 97 percent of business leaders are taking steps to improve sustainability.Learn more: https://autode.sk/3VYuhDb.

We empower innovators to help build a more sustainable and resilient future. #EarthDay

Were enhancing interoperability with Nemetschek Group as part of our ongoing commitment to integration and open industry standards. Optimizing workflows across Autodesk and Nemetschek Group will enable customers and partners to better connect their data and capabilities across solutions, creating a silo-free ecosystem and a stronger built world for all. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d5ZYjO.Autodesk and the Nemetschek Group agree to advance open, interoperable workflows for Design and Make Industries.

Hello there! Celebrate the designers and makers this #Maythe4th with Autodesk and Star Wars. From droids to desert planets, see how visionaries build limitless galaxies near and far, far away. Catch the newest Star Wars Original series, #TheAcolyte, June 4 on Disney+.#MakeAnything #Maythe4thBeWithYou

Design the droids youre looking for! Enter our Droid Maker Contest for a chance to bring your creation to life in celebration of #TheAcolyte, the newest Star Wars Original series. May The Force Be With You, Always. Dont miss the two-episode premiere of #TheAcolyte, June 4 on Disney+.Learn more: https://autode.sk/3JSomIe.

Get a sneak peek at the creation of Star Wars newest droid companion, Pip, designed and made using Autodesk Fusion. Catch Pip in action in the latest Star Wars Original series, #TheAcolyte, premiering June 4 on Disney+.

Meet the mastermind behind your favorite Star Wars characters: Neal Scanlan, Special Creatures Effects Supervisor!From BB-8 to Maz Kanata, hes designed and made some of the galaxys most iconic droids and creatures. Using Autodesk Fusion, Neal developed the newest lovable droid companion, Pip, premiering in #TheAcolyte now on Disney+.

We donated $5M to Howard University, the largest-ever gift to the renowned HBCUs College of Engineering & Architecture. This gift will ensure that Howard University's new Design and Make lab, opening in 2025, will have the cutting-edge software, equipment, and educators it needs to shape our future innovators for years to come: https://bit.ly/3KvNdC1.This unrestricted gift will fund student preparation for an AI-Powered workforceleveraging a new state-of-the-art Design and Make Lab.

What goes into an iconic Star Wars droid? Star Wars: The Acolyte Producer and Industrial Light & Magic Chief Creative Officer, one of our judges of the Autodesk Droid Maker contest, Rob Bredow shares what he believes makes an iconic Star Wars droid. Stay tuned to see who the contest winners are, announcement dropping soon.Full video: https://bit.ly/3VrQYh3

We are thrilled to deliver the results of the Autodesk Droid Design competition! Say hello to our newly forged companions, KT-11, KR-D7, Scrapper, and QZ-M2. These droids were designed and made by our Jedi Master and Padawan champions using Autodesk Fusion and Maya.A galactic congratulations to our winners and a resonating thank you to every designer who embarked on this interstellar challenge. We celebrate your boundless imagination on your journey to creating limitless possibilities with Autodesk. May the Force be with you, always! And dont let your radar miss this: Star Wars Original series #TheAcolyte is now available for streaming on Disney+.Learn more about the winners: https://bit.ly/4cu3mE3.

Were teaming up with the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA to revolutionize how global sporting events are designed and made!With no new permanent venues, smart infrastructure, and sustainable solutions, our technology will help #LosAngeles welcome the world in a whole new way, transforming what it means to be an Olympic and Paralympic host city. Learn more: https://autode.sk/4dcGABn. #LA28 #MakeAnything

Were partnering with the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA to design and make an LA28 Games with no new permanent venues. Our software will retrofit, repurpose, and reimagine over 40 venues across Southern California to help foster a legacy that lasts beyond the #LA28 Games. Learn how: https://autode.sk/4dcGABn. #MakeAnything

Autodesk is the official Design and Make Platform of the LA28 Olympics and Paralympic Games! Our software will help the #LA28 Games create a smarter and more sustainable Los Angeles, supporting lasting improvements to the city and inspiring future Olympic and Paralympic host cities. Learn more: https://autode.sk/3WIMxPA

Watch Perigee Aerospaces liquid methane main engine Blue 1S Ignite It was designed and made with Autodesk technology central to its rapid design iteration process. The faster and more accurate this process is, the lower the cost and the higher the quality of the final product. Learn more here: https://autode.sk/4dCK0gQ