Architecture / Engineering / Construction

Dec 18, 2024

A Guide to Retrieval-Augmented Generation for AEC

Large language models (LLMs) are rapidly changing the business landscape, offering new capabilities in natural language processing (NLP), content generation,...
12 MIN READ
Oct 07, 2024

Accelerating Reality Capture Workflows with AI and NVIDIA RTX GPUs

Reality capture creates highly accurate, detailed, and immersive digital representations of environments. Innovations in site scanning and accelerated data...
10 MIN READ
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Jul 10, 2024

Understanding Diffusion Models: An Essential Guide for AEC Professionals

Generative AI, the ability of algorithms to process various types of inputs—such as text, images, audio, video, and code—and generate new content, is advancing...
13 MIN READ
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Jun 02, 2024

Create, Design, and Deploy Robotics Applications Using New NVIDIA Isaac Foundation Models and Workflows

The application of robotics is rapidly expanding in diverse environments such as smart manufacturing facilities, commercial kitchens, hospitals, warehouse...
10 MIN READ
Aug 03, 2023

How to Use 3D Geospatial Data for Immersive Environments with Cesium

This post was updated January 16, 2024. Recent years have witnessed a massive increase in the volume of 3D geospatial data being generated. This data provides...
9 MIN READ
Image of an office renovation with an open courtyard, trees and plans, and people gathered in a collaboration space.
Jul 31, 2023

Spotlight: Chaos Enscape Streamlines VR Quality and Performance with NVIDIA VCR

Precisely reproducing VR experiences is critical to many workflows, yet it is extremely challenging. But VR testing is critical for many teams, especially when...
4 MIN READ
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Jun 21, 2023

Optimizing BIM Workflows Using USD at Every Design Phase

Siloed data has long been a challenge in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), hindering productivity and collaboration. However, new innovative...
7 MIN READ
Jun 01, 2023

Neuralangelo by NVIDIA Research Reconstructs 3D Scenes from 2D Videos

A new model generates 3D reconstructions using neural networks, turns 2D video clips into detailed 3D structures — generating lifelike virtual replicas of...
1 MIN READ
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Jan 31, 2023

Enhancing Architectural 3D Modeling Collaboration with Universal Scene Description

3D modeling workflows have a high degree of complexity driven by a wide variety of specialized tools. With the rise of digital twins, these 3D workflows are...
7 MIN READ
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May 12, 2022

Getting Started with NVIDIA Instant NeRFs

The new NVIDIA NGP Instant NeRF is a great introduction to getting started with neural radiance fields. In as little as an hour, you can compile the codebase,...
4 MIN READ
Jun 28, 2021

NVIDIA CloudXR 3.0 Delivers Support for Bidirectional Audio to Enhance Immersive Collaboration

The NVIDIA CloudXR 3.0 release provides bidirectional audio support to enhance collaboration in immersive environments.  Previously, XR users had limited...
3 MIN READ
Mar 22, 2021

GTC 21: Top 5 Graphics/Simulation Technical Sessions

NVIDIA technology is powering some of the most stunning graphics and visuals you've ever seen, and now is your chance to learn exactly how developers and other...
2 MIN READ
Jul 17, 2019

ArchiGAN: a Generative Stack for Apartment Building Design

AI will soon massively empower architects in their day-to-day practice. This potential is around the corner and my work provides a proof of concept. The...
13 MIN READ
Jan 26, 2018

Autonomous Robot Helps Keep Construction Projects on Track

California-based startup Doxel developed an autonomous robot that captures 3D scans of construction sites and then sends that data to their deep learning...
2 MIN READ
Oct 20, 2015

How GPU Computing Is Changing the Shape of Architecture

Combine the Concorde airplane’s swooping lines, the Sydney Opera House’s soaring spaces and the intricacies of a bird’s nest, and you’ll begin to describe the...
2 MIN READ