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Engineering Excellence for Guardrails and Windscreens: Merging Safety and Innovation

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These systems are crucial for protecting elevated spaces like balconies, terraces, and staircases, incorporating materials such as tempered laminated glass, stainless steel, aluminum and innovative fastening systems. This allows for transparency and unobstructed views without compromising safety.

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Innovative engineering showcased at the 2022 Structural Awards

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The UK’s Institution of Structural Engineers has announced the winners of the Structural Awards 2022, which seeks to celebrate the role of structural engineers in sustainability, social impact, innovation, and ingenuity. Ten projects were honored, comprising two Supreme Award winners and eight shortlisted works.

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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

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Earthquakes are among the most unpredictable and devastating natural phenomena, testing the resilience of the built environment and the ingenuity of architects and engineers. Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters.

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Engineers develop bone-inspired concrete for stronger structures

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Inspired by the natural architecture of human bone, engineers at Princeton University have developed a new cement-based material that significantly enhances the toughness of traditional concrete. candidate Shashank Gupta from Princeton's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was published in Advanced Materials.

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Adapt, Breathe, Regenerate: Envisioning a New Chapter in Architectural Materials

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From regenerative materials that integrate biology and engineering to circular economy principles redefining resource use, and hybrid approaches that blend traditional methods with cutting-edge technology, these innovations are reshaping the blueprint for the built environment. Read more

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Miyagi Technology Innovation Center / TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers

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© Norihito Yamauchi architects: TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers Location: 1 Chome Momijigaoka, Taiwa, Kurokawa District, Miyagi 981-3622, Japan Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Norihito Yamauchi Area: 19400.0 m2 Read more »

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Hanif Kara of AKT II Receives 2024 Soane Medal for Pioneering Engineering and Architectural Innovation

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Courtesy of Soane Museum | Hanif Kara Sir John Soane's Museum has announced Hanif Kara, a celebrated structural engineer and co-founder of AKT II , as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Soane Medal. This marks a historic moment as Kara becomes the first engineer to receive the accolade, traditionally awarded to architects and theorists.