E-commerce, Architecture, and Construction: Is it Possible to Buy Materials and Products Online?

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The COVID-19 pandemic, which is now affecting more than 180 countries worldwide, has changed how we relate to everything. Our social and consumption practices are limited, and we have had to rely on digital tools to maintain distance while attempting to remain operational. In light of this new landscape, concepts like home office and e-commerce are becoming common.

A few weeks ago, we looked at how architects are adapting to remote work, seeking to maintain adequate production levels from home. It is not hard to imagine that the early stages of the design process can be easily carried out from home, but what happens in the later phases, when the architect must work on-site or select and specify the materials and products necessary for construction?

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Cite: Mora, Pola. "E-commerce, Architecture, and Construction: Is it Possible to Buy Materials and Products Online?" [E-Commerce, arquitectura y construcción: ¿Es posible comprar materiales y productos en línea?] 05 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1053295/e-commerce-architecture-and-construction-is-it-possible-to-buy-materials-and-products-online> ISSN 0719-8884
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