There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to designing and building the magical worlds that provide us with high-towering thrills and feelings of childhood wonder
AUTHOR
Emily Beyda
Emily Beyda is a novelist and journalist, whose work has appeared in The Austin Chronicle, The Believer, Forbes and Refinery29. For Built, she writes about issues of environmentalism and innovation in the construction industry.
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 company creates realistic construction toys for children, hoping the experience inspires them with dreams of working in the industry
The award-winning architect has a unique outlook on design, which she says may be best exemplified in one of her most recent projects: a veterans housing complex in Los Angeles
Construction can be a dangerous job, but besides the more obvious safety concerns, there are some hidden dangers to look out for
The National Association of Black Women in Construction aims to promote mentorship and community to grow the ranks of Black women in the industry
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 club is helping college-aged women find mentorship and support as they enter construction
Experts suggest that young girls often rule out construction as a viable career path early on, which is why this nonprofit is working to introduce them to the field
The proliferation of remote and hybrid work seems likely to transform office space design and construction, but so far contractors and their clients alike remain unsure of what that future will look like
