When we are discussing the definition of “structure”, the term varies within different disciplines. In the context of the built environment, "structure" refers to anything that is constructed or built ...

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Diagrid structural systems, characterised by their diagonal grid of intersecting members, represent a significant advancement in the design and construction of tall buildings. These systems offer ...

Load-bearing masonry isn’t exactly novel—stereotomic construction spans continents, cultures, and epochs. Despite stone’s ubiquity—throughout history and as a resource—steel and reinforced concrete ...

I thought about an alternate reality in which several historical events of the past century have not occurred. What if timber resources had not been depleted in Asian countries in the 17th to 19th ...

The Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion has set a new benchmark in aquarium design with its innovative approach to architecture and engineering. At the heart of this groundbreaking project is the ...