Building Outside (And Inside) the Box
Repurposed shipping containers are finding new lease on life across Canada (From 2020)
Why the World Is Closely Eyeing Chicago’s Decades-Long Mega Aquatic Infrastructure Project
The city’s Tunnel and Reservoir Plan, in progress for roughly half a century, promises to tackle unique water quality and flow challenges increasingly made more daunting by extreme weather brought on by climate change
How Deep Learning Is Redefining Building Management Systems
This Montreal-based company is pushing facilities managers to embrace artificial intelligence to optimize a building’s energy output
Can Building Backyard Homes Fix the Housing Shortage?
One Los Angeles-based builder wants to use a modular building process to construct affordable housing in people’s backyards
The Art of Plastics in Construction
While there remain environmental concerns around some plastic products, the material’s light weight and end-use versatility make it ideal for construction
How the Pandemic Revived ‘Wine Windows’ for These L.A. Establishments
Wineries and bars turned to an old Italian design-build concept to serve customers during the pandemic—and its success has convinced some the idea may be here to stay
Is Your Office Designed for Wellness? Ask This Architect.
Biophilic design emerged prior to COVID-19, but as this expert interview reveals, the pandemic has made a priority of constructing spaces for wellness
Diesel Generators Go Green—And Might Just Go Away Entirely
One hybrid solution reduces fuel, emissions, noise and service
America Needs a Greener Energy Grid. What Could That Look Like?
A major shift is underway in how Americans create and use power, with significant implications for the construction industry
How to Deconstruct a Half-Century-Old Bridge
A peek behind the scenes with those tasked with dismantling the Champlain Bridge in Montreal, Quebec, offers a glimpse into the complex, 43-month-long project
Can 3D Printing With Local Soils Offer a Low-Carbon Alternative to Concrete? Part 2
Without the need for long-distance transportation or carbon-intensive production techniques, one research lab is experimenting with local soils that may offer a greener path forward
Can 3D Printing With Local Soils Offer A Low-Carbon Alternative to Concrete? Part 1
Without the need for long-distance transportation or carbon-intensive production techniques, one research lab is experimenting with local soils that may offer a greener path forward
Translucent Wood Could Give Architects A New Design Element
A lab in Stockholm, Sweden, is using nanotechnology to reimagine lighting with a wood composite that’s translucent, load-bearing and an advance in energy efficiency
With Remote Work, Why Not Build an Office in Your Backyard?
With remote work trending toward a more permanent reality for some companies and workers, a few firms are aiming to capitalize by offering prefabricated tiny backyard work pods
Civil Infrastructure’s Fresh Opportunity: Building For Cyclists
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided an unexpected boost to cyclists, civil engineers and designers interested in promoting more bike-friendly roadways
