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The Phoenix

The modular development will consist of over 300 affordable and sustainable residences, constructed at almost half the cost, time, and carbon footprint of a similar multi-family units in the Bay Area.

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Phoenix Project Set to Revolutionize Affordable Housing

The Phoenix project combines AI-powered technology with innovative mycelium-based materials to rapidly construct affordable housing.

The future of affordable housing may be modular, AI-driven, and made of mushrooms

Using AI and first-of-its-kind innovations, the Phoenix will bring affordable housing to market faster and with fewer emissions.

TRXL Podcast: Project Phoenix, Part 1: Design with David Benjamin and Ryan McNulty

Podcast about the collaboration between MBH Architects and Autodesk on the innovative multi-family housing project Project Phoenix.

How Architects Add AI to their Digital Toolbox

Arch Daily | May 28, 2024 by Amy Bunszel At the turn of the century, architects embraced 3D parametric modeling through building...

Behind the Build: Interview with Melissa Joerg, Associate, Project Manager at MBH Architects

Autodesk Construction Cloud by Kelsee Campbell | March 7, 2024 Representation matters, especially in a traditionally male-dominated field...

Oakland 'Phoenix' Multifamily Project Uses Industrialized Construction, Mycelium

Engineering News Record | January 26, 2024 by Jeff Yoders The site of the former Phoenix Ironworks Steel Factory in West Oakland, Calif.,...

How AI and Mushrooms Helped Turn an Empty Urban Lot into Affordable Housing

Utopia | January 10, 2024 The Phoenix will be built at about half the cost, time, and carbon footprint of a typical multifamily building...

Practice Disrupted Podcast with Ryan McNulty

Practice Disrupted | December 7, 2023 How is AI reshaping the way architects design, collaborate, and innovate? On this bonus episode of...

AI can now design buildings. Could it solve the Bay Area housing crisis?

San Francisco Chronicle | November 13 by Chase DiFeliciantonio Can artificial intelligence design a viable building? And, if so, how much...

Autodesk-led collaboration brings AI-powered, climate-friendly solution to affordable housing 

Autodesk | November 13 by David Benjamin In 1989, the Phoenix Ironworks Steel Factory in West Oakland, California moved to a smaller...

A Modern Outlook For Senior Living Facilities

Facility Executive | June 2023 Issue At the most basic level, senior living facilities need to ensure residents feel safe, comfortable,...

For Gen Z renters, it's all about experiences

Multifamily Dive | May 16, 2023 by Mary Salmonsen Tenants are looking for a place to live tied to a lifestyle or location, as well as...

How to create community, connection for Gen Z renters

Multifamily Dive | May 10, 2023 by Mary Salmonsen Work-from-home resources and collaborative spaces are game-changers for this growing...

What are Gen Z tenants looking for in apartments?

Multifamily Dive | May 5, 2023 by Mary Salmonsen The newest renter cohort is growing up and moving out. Here’s how they differ from...

Is Converting Office Into Multifamily a Good Fit?

Multi-Housing News | May 3, 2023 by Fotios Tsarouhis Converting office space to multifamily housing is an increasingly popular idea,...

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