From the developer and the architect: all for one? | Architectural Chronicles

From the developer and the architect: all for one?  |  Architectural Chronicles

The multiplication of services, urban servitudes, regulations, standards, prohibitions, obligations are supposed to satisfy contemporary expectations… An indigestible bouquet to garnish? Part two: aspirations vs inspirations? New aspirations now occupy the forefront of the architectural scene, well understood by developers considering the solutions they propose, the arguments they develop and engage them. In scattered order: … Read more

Enterprises are addicted to generative artificial intelligence – IT SOCIAL

Enterprises are addicted to generative artificial intelligence - IT SOCIAL

The enthusiasm for AI is such that companies are abandoning other initiatives to prioritize it. Here’s what an IDC study finds. It suggests a new impetus for companies regarding investments in AI, thanks to the perceived value. The report, which was commissioned by Microsoft but independently conducted by IDC, found that respondents report an average … Read more

The global AI regulatory landscape is dynamic and evolving – IT SOCIAL

The global AI regulatory landscape is dynamic and evolving - IT SOCIAL

An EY report identifies a number of divergences and challenges in the global AI regulatory environment. Major developments are transforming the global regulatory environment for this technology. An Ernst & Young (EY) report on the global regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence is sparking renewed interest after President Biden signed a sweeping executive order to monitor … Read more

The hegemony of hyperscalers will weaken somewhat in 2024 – IT SOCIAL

The hegemony of hyperscalers will weaken somewhat in 2024 - IT SOCIAL

The AI ​​craze will continue in 2024, but with increased pressure on infrastructure resources and the need to increase the capacity of data centers. According to Forrester, this situation, combined with sovereignty and sustainability requirements, pressure hyperscalers. As major players in Big Tech, hyperscalers have created a computing world in which everyone else must live. … Read more

Half of the world’s largest companies will experiment with customer-oriented generative AI – IT SOCIAL

Half of the world's largest companies will experiment with customer-oriented generative AI - IT SOCIAL

Forrester has just revealed its 2024 predictions for customer experience (CX), e-commerce and retail. The company emphasizes one important point: any mishap will result in a loss of customers or an unprofitable interaction. The sanctions can be radical. Brands that launch non-inclusive experiences will hurt their bottom line. Only a quarter of the companies will … Read more

From the developer and the architect: one for all? | Architectural Chronicles

Majors De l’aménageur et de l’architecte

Should we talk about degradation, collapse or simply evolution of the role of the architect in the creation of the city? How the Majors Became ” city ​​operators »? First part in three tables. Times are uncertain. Here the construction manager has good days, there he is caught in the storm, elsewhere he treads in … Read more

Best camping beds for couples to give you a good night’s sleep in your tent

Best camping beds for couples to give you a good night's sleep in your tent

Designed for in-car use but also perfectly useful for camping trips, this inflatable airbed makes spontaneous trips away much more comfortable. The double leak-free design is roomy enough to sleep two people with headrests and matching pillows to add to the setup. There are six air chambers that work independently of each other, so if … Read more

Commercial zones in the suburbs: territories of hospitality?

Commercial zones in the suburbs: territories of hospitality?

Diagram of the satellite model of the Nantes University Hospital @Pargade architects According to Jean-Philippe Pargade and Bruno Vayssière,* the hospital of tomorrow with its connections of partners of ” concern “and high technology could become a major player” essential » of the transformation and attractiveness of peripheral commercial and activity districts. In his thesis … Read more

Southwest passage: from the city, from utopia | Architectural Chronicles

Southwest passage: from the city, from utopia |  Architectural Chronicles

Marathon @Manuel Tardits Manuel Tardits, French architect co-founder of an agency – Mikan, which means mandarin – in Japan, and unrepentant traveler offers us, through his sketchbooks, an architectural ‘Road Trip’ in the American Southwest (II/III). Twenty days in August with an American friend along the Interstates and Freeways: Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas. Discover … Read more

Best winter sleeping bags for adults that will keep you warm at night

Best winter sleeping bags for adults that will keep you warm at night

It could be argued that the only time it’s acceptable to want to look like a sausage roll is tucked into a sleeping bag outside. Fit Nation’s blue polyester Viking Trek sleeping bag manages the makeover admirably with a corded hood and neck to allow you to winter through all weather. And yes, we really … Read more