While in the West, many consider a private house with a garden to be the pinnacle of their housing dreams, things are very different in Northeast Asian countries like Korea. Here, apartments rule the roost. Why? Well for a start, they offer enormous convenience for Korean city dwellers – with 24-hour security, on-site maintenance staff …
5 reasons why Raemian is Korea’s #1 housing choice Read More »
From efficiency to ease of build, it’s no wonder why modular construction has taken the industry by storm. Billed as both a cost and time saving measure, the technique has been applied to a wide variety of construction projects. As technologies have evolved to expand the possibilities of modular construction, industry leaders are now making big bets …
Samsung C&T leads Korea’s high-tech construction with new modular shop Read More »
While the decoration and layout are what we notice when we first enter a building, our experience of interior spaces are affected by subtle architectural and engineering designs. Whether it’s ventilation design, insulation material or noise level, seemingly minor details can turn a lifeless structure into a cozy abode. From design to construction, and even …
Building Comfort: In Conversation with Eun-tack Lee Read More »
The largest environmental health problem in the world doesn’t come from groundwater or plastics – it’s in the air. Ambient air pollution with fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 millionths of a meter, known as PM2.5, was the fifth leading cause of death across the globe in 2015. While developed countries have worked towards solutions, …
IoT Meets Clean Living at Samsung C&T’s Green Energy HomeLab Read More »
Quantum leaps in digital technology is revolutionizing the construction industry. Automation and sophisticated analytical tools are not only helping companies resolve long-standing challenges but are also transforming building methodologies in projects of all scales. With the gradual adoption of processes such as prefabrication and smart robotics, the World Economic Forum estimates that full-digitization of the construction industry …
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It may seem ironic that a city sitting in the middle of a country that’s 95 percent desert would be called “the gardens.” But if you look at present-day Riyadh, you’ll realize the name befits its role as the political and financial capital of Saudi Arabia, teeming with energy and new opportunities. Samsung C&T’s Trading …
Samsung C&T’s Riyadh Office: Unearthing New Opportunities Read More »
We now have at our fingertips a legion of goods we can order from countries outside of our own. Books, snacks, clothes, you name it. They can all be delivered straight to our doorsteps within a matter of days with just a few clicks online. As consumers, we may occasionally marvel at the spanking pace …
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