5 Things Structural Engineer Liz Larsen Can’t Live Without
Construction workers rely on several essential tools to get the job done. Here, a structural engineer shares the items she can’t live without on the job
Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
The 5 Buildings That Epitomise San Diego Architecture
San Diego may be a surfer’s paradise, but this beach town’s vibrant event spaces, literary landmarks and bustling border crossing make it ideal for any architectural enthusiast
Wooden Buildings: Trees Converted into Habitats for Humans
Concern around climate change and a desire to construct more sustainable buildings is driving the construction industry to deliver a built environment that has less impact on the world around it. The increased use of timber in tall buildings is part of this process.
Deployable Structures Turn to New Inspiration: Origami
Inflatable structures are paramount in construction. Can origami offer such deployable components new inspiration?
Architects Using Virtual Reality: A Gamechanger?
Once the preserve of computer game designers, virtual reality technology enables architects – and their clients – to get upfront and personal with a building far in advance of its completion.
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
The 5 Buildings That Epitomise Munich Architecture
The Bavarian capital showcases some of the most extravagant architecture in the world, from structures built in the Middle Ages to modern buildings emblematic of the German city’s rich culture
How Does the Construction Industry Get to ‘Net-Zero Building’?
The UK government wants net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. But can the country’s construction industry – which currently produces a whopping 40% of those emissions – overhaul the way it works to help achieve this?
How COVID-19’s Latest Wave is Affecting Sydney Construction
For the first time since the global COVID-19 pandemic began, construction workers in Australia were told to put down their tools. Now, as workers return to the jobsite with new restrictions and new safety protocols, we look to our North American neighbours to learn from their experience.
Bluebeam and Graphisoft Integration: Linking Design and Collaboration for Architects
As an architect, one of the essential things to consider when buying new software is how it will integrate with your existing systems and processes
How Does the Construction Industry Get to ‘Net-Zero Building’?
The UK government wants net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. But can the country’s construction industry – which currently produces a whopping 40% of those emissions – overhaul the way it works to help achieve this?
Is the Red Sea Airport in Saudi Arabia the Airport of the Future?
The Red Sea Airport set to open in 2022 in Saudi Arabia aims to be luxurious and environmentally sustainable in equal measure
Brutalist Architecture: Dividing Observers Since the Mid-20th Century
The hulking, monolithic concrete structures are assailed by critics as grim and inhuman, while impassioned supporters say the style has been misunderstood
Boston Construction: Tight Spaces, Tiny Jobsites, Historic Considerations
Beantown’s charm is rooted in the city’s quaint historic places and winding, cobblestone streets – but these same characteristics make building in Boston no easy feat
The 5 Buildings That Epitomise Boston Architecture
The Massachusetts capital showcases some of the oldest – and most controversial – architecture in the United States
