Performance-based structural fire design of steel frames can eliminate fire protection on up to half of a building’s floor beams, according to a two-year study of PBSFD. Still, structural engineers ...
Exciting and unique buildings increasingly dot the landscape of our urban environments and beautifully fill the pages of our design magazines. Conversely, over the past half century the construction ...
US researchers have developed Enzymatic Structural Material (ESM), a carbon-negative alternative to concrete that ...
The Buildings & Energy Efficiency research thrust area at the Center for Energy Innovation encompasses multidisciplinary expertise in energy efficiency, especially the energy efficiency of buildings ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While big climate bills tend to capture the attention of ...
Office-to-residential conversion seems like a simple solution to a problem. Nationwide, office vacancies stand at 17%, with some big cities—San Francisco, Houston, Austin—topping 30%, while the U.S.
In a new study, researchers claim that the energy payback period of using phase change materials, new technology in the construction industry, is the shortest in a colder climate. The optimal location ...