How the latest technology makes better buildings
April 14, 2023
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Darren Burns, director of Innovation, explores the intersection of technology and design in his conversation Green Building & Design magazine
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As technological integration, Internet of Things (Iot), and building automation in space design are increasingly normalized, designers and builders aren’t asking what they can do; they’re asking how to do it all better. Accessible interfaces, low profile hardware, integrated software, multi sensor controls—for even the most aesthetic of designers, new tech is a dream come true.
“There are direct correlations between how well you compete and how well you lead a team when it comes to performance,” says Darren Burns, director of innovation at Stantec. “And a lot of that comes down to how well and collaboratively you work together.”
Read the full article in Green Building & Design magazine.
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Darren is an architect and design leader with experience advancing design excellence across projects from campus planning to large mixed-use urban developments.
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