Dive Deep into the World of Aquarium Construction
Designing and building spaces for humans to experience underwater wonders requires tremendous knowledge of how thousands of fish species exist in their natural habitats
The Women Working to Improve Black Representation in Construction
The National Association of Black Women in Construction aims to promote mentorship and community to grow the ranks of Black women in the industry
Experience the Awe-Inspiring Design of the Shanghai Astronomy Museum
The immersive architectural structure is designed to leave visitors feeling like they’re walking among the stars – a special experience that required exceptional construction techniques
Meet the Builders-Turned-Influencers Growing Their Businesses Online
Move over fashion and lifestyle influencers – these builders are also using social media to create online personas that expand their professional networks and grow their construction businesses
The Root of Architect Liz Diller’s Unique Style
Diller didn’t initially set out to be an architect, but her designs have become some of the most celebrated in the industry
This Architect Designs Stunning Treehouses. Here’s How He Does It.
Forget rickety backyard treehouses – these tree-based structures are lavishly designed and come jam-packed with stunning structural and design features
Designed for the Nose: The Art of Scent in Architecture
A building’s value comes from many factors, but what ultimately hits the nose can have a tremendous – and sneaky – influence on how people behave inside a structure
Are Net Zero Buildings Possible?
As the construction industry becomes greener and net-zero buildings emerge, one company explores what it would take to create a zero-carbon construction future.
Can 3D Printing Solve the Housing and Worker Shortage?
One company is aiming to use its innovative 3D printing technology to change residential construction as we know it
The Psychology of Managing Change in Construction
A prefab engineer with a psychology background explains how to approach change
Will Builders Embrace Mushroom-Based Bricks?
Emerging research on fungi’s unique properties as a highly renewable material points to a possible future in construction
The Ancient – And Unusual – Building Material Attempting a Comeback: Hemp
Hempcrete is a bio-composite material that can serve as an alternative to traditional lime, reducing the carbon impact of the resulting concrete mixture while improving its insulator-like and energy-retaining properties
Is Solar Farm Construction the Next Big Thing in Infrastructure Building?
Facing the urgency of climate change, companies like BP that traditionally invested in the construction of refineries and other oil production resources are pivoting to build in the increasingly profitable solar energy space
The Surprising Science Behind How Buildings Shape Human Behaviour
As humans have let their cultural and psychological needs shape the spaces we exist in, those spaces have been shaping humans right back
New Law Puts Bird-Friendly Design in Flight
New York City has become the first major American municipality to pass a law requiring all new construction to be bird safe. Will others follow?
