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Enhancing Mass Timber Construction: New CLT Design Solutions

The Rise of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is gaining rapid popularity in the United States and worldwide. This engineered wood product is part of a broader construction m...

Fengyi Bridge: A New Icon of Engineering Excellence in Xi'an

The Fengyi Bridge, inaugurated in May, stands as a monumental achievement in civil engineering and urban design. Located in the Xi’an High-tech Industries Development Zone, this bridge is not only th...

Steel-Framed Curtain Walls: Engineering Marvel at Oklahoma’s Eco-Friendly Bank

The First United Bank has recently opened a new, state-of-the-art building in Moore, Oklahoma, designed by the renowned global architecture firm Gensler. This new facility not only aims to serve the...

The Legacy and Evolution of Braced Tube Structures

In 1968, the John Hancock Center's construction reached its zenith, marking a milestone that transformed Chicago's skyline and the field of tall building design and engineering. The "braced tube" str...

Catastrophic Collapse of a Log-Building Lodge: A Forensic Analysis for Civil Engineers

In the high alpine environment of the Rocky Mountains, a vacation resort faced an unexpected disaster. Despite adequate structural design and a less-than-design snow event, a commercial lodge structu...

Züblin Constructs 'World First' Load-Bearing Concrete Walls with 3D Printer

In a pioneering development in construction technology, Züblin, a leading Germany-based construction engineering company and a subsidiary of both Putzmeister and Strabag, has made headlines by constr...

Mass Timber in Affordable Housing

Mass timber is earning its place not only in high-end projects but also in affordable housing, where it offers sustainability and aesthetic benefits. A standout example is the 340+ Dixwell project, w...

Future's Floating City: Addressing climate challenges!

Luca Curci Architects, collaborating with Tim Fu Design, introduces Floating City, an innovative project aiming to provide sustainable urban living for 50,000 people. This joint effort, supported by...

The prospects for carbon-neutral buildings

In the United Kingdom, buildings account for 33% of greenhouse gas emissions and 40% of global energy consumption. The following lines describe the concept of achieving carbon neutrality in buildings...

Sydney Opera House turns 50 and here are 7 visualized rejected proposals

The iconic Sydney Opera House was inaugurated exactly 50 years ago, on October 20, 1973, by Queen Elizabeth II, and here are presented 7 visualized proposals that were rejected during the internation...

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