On Governors Island in New York there will soon stand an arching structure that, at first glance, might seem like a sculpture or a work of avant-garde art. It’s about 8 feet high with a globby surface ...

When designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, engineers have several options. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or ...

Wall facade systems are vital in improving the energy efficiency of a building, integrating creative design and performance ...

The building industry is spearheading a "green" transformation, with climate urgency, economics, and government policies.

Security has been an integral part of metropolitan areas for millennia. From the ancient walls that surrounded Marrakesh and Munich to the barriers erected during “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland, ...

The World Architecture Festival revealed its 2024 "Building of the Year" shortlist. Hundreds of entrants submitted completed buildings to be recognized in this year's competition. Business Insider ...

Energy codes around the world get stricter every year, architects need to prepare for various challenges ahead. The first step is to understand the key metrics needed to conduct early-stage analyses ...

In a nod to the aesthetic expectations of its patrons, the exterior of the 983-space 328,000-sf parking garage for Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Conroe, Texas, is ...