ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In this article, we will explore some of the contemporary structural solutions applied to this iconic project, further revealing bamboo's true potential and inviting a fresh perspective on sustainable architecture and bamboo engineering. Read more

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Image © Stephen Bridger via Shutterstock Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density , space constraints, and, arguably, a competitive drive for building the tallest structures.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Winter, with its snow, ice and frozen landscapes, temporarily alters not only the physical appearance of structures but also how we experience them. Snow transforms the appearance of architectural structures, softening edges, blurring lines and muting colors.

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ArchDaily

MAY 14, 2024

Image © Nelson Kon It's fundamental that architects know about structures, not only to bring their designs to reality but also to be able to discuss their projects with engineers in order to find the best solutions for construction.

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Archinect

MAY 19, 2023

A "Prompt Engineer" is a professional who specializes in crafting and designing effective prompts to guide the behavior of artificial intelligence models, such as GPT-3 and GPT-4, or to facilitate cognitive engagement in learning environments or user interfaces.

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Architizer

MARCH 20, 2025

But nowadays, structure is stepping into the spotlight much more often. Whether shaped by high-tech engineering or traditional craftsmanship, exposed frameworks are proving that whats typically concealed can be just as compelling as whats designed to be seen.

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Archinect

JANUARY 29, 2024

The results of this year’s Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards have been shared by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) as part of the competition’s 64th edition. A total of six projects were honored by the 2024 edition.

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Archinect

MARCH 14, 2025

The global infrastructure firm will oversee architecture, engineering, planning, program management, and construction management for the Games’ venue infrastructure. The firm’s responsibilities extend from design and engineering to program oversight and construction management through its AECOM Hunt business.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Join us for the fourth ArchiTangle Talk @ POPKUDAMM in Berlin, where Hanif Kara will share his experience leading AKT II , a global engineering firm that unifies the culture of architecture and structural engineering, working closely with some of the world's top architecture firms.

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Archinect

MARCH 10, 2025

The five winning projects included in this year’s Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards were announced recently by the American Institute of Steel Construction as part of the competition’s 65th overall edition.

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Archinect

JANUARY 8, 2025

The structure also catapulted its young architect, Moshe Safdie , to a global architectural stage that he still holds today. Decades later, a team led by Safdie Architects , Epic Games , and Neoscape collaborated to recreate the original intention of Habitat 67 in the hyper-immersive Unreal Engine visualization software.

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Archinect

MARCH 4, 2024

Today is World Engineering Day , and to celebrate it, Archinect has curated a few outstanding bridge projects we’ve included in our recent news coverage to highlight critical pieces of infrastructure at an important time for civil and structural engineering in the Americas and abroad.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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.

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Archinect

MARCH 14, 2025

” The winning team comprises: Giulliana-Florela Giorgi (architect at Allies and Morrison , Associate Lecturer at Ravensbourne University London), Jenny Haines (Senior Structural Engineer at Webb Yates Engineers ) and Matt Robb (Marketing and Media Manager for Stone Federation Great Britain).

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Archinect

APRIL 7, 2023

The two-bedroom units come fully furnished and are set to be delivered later in the month in an effort to alleviate the burden on local workers – all doctors, nurses, teachers, and engineers, respectively. The company says: “The prefabricated homes are prebuilt and folded by Hapi Homes and assembled on-site.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Researchers based at the Drexel University College of Engineering have devised a new method for performing structural safety inspections using autonomous robots aided by machine learning technology.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This is an important though contested step in the recovery process following the destruction of nearly 12,000 homes and structures and is being coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Archinect

MARCH 10, 2025

The five winning projects included in this year’s Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards were announced recently by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) as part of the competition’s 65th overall edition.

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Archinect

AUGUST 29, 2023

The American Institute of Steel Construction ’s AISC Education Foundation has announced a total of $211,000 worth of scholarships to 48 architecture, engineering, and construction management students across the country for the 2023–24 academic year. We’ve also awarded the inaugural Steven J.

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2024

The material was designed by a team of researchers at the University of Chicago led by Po-Chun Hsu, an Assistant Professor of Molecular Engineering. They designed it to block more than half of the radiation from the buildings and the ground.

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Archinect

APRIL 3, 2025

Organizers share: "URGENCIES is a project that was organized to motivate conversations across the five CAED departments: Architecture, City and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Engineering and Construction Management.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The project, which had been marketed as an interdisciplinary and cohesive "makerspace" for Caltech scientists and engineering students, stands out thanks to an innovative building envelope shaped by an "undulating glass skim" that's noticeably distinct from other academic buildings on campus.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As a construction material, however, when put under enough directional force along its grain, sawn timber is structurally unstable, so deemed unsuitable under higher loads. By crossing the direction of the grains, CLT achieves a far higher level of structural rigidity along both axes.

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Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2025

The museum will be dedicated to celebrating the legacy of Serbian-American engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla, who is known for inventing the Tesla coil and his contributions to the development of alternating-current electricity. The museum will be located in a former paper mill. The images are by Norviska unless otherwise stated.

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Archinect

JANUARY 9, 2025

The anonymous design contest sought architectural and urban conceptual designs for a new museum dedicated to celebrating visionary engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla. Zaha Hadid Architects , alongside Serbian architectural studio Bureau Cube Partners, has been selected as the winner of the Nikola Tesla Museum design competition.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

From the fifty-plus entries received, the jury had to select those that stood out in terms of architectural concept, structural design, quality of execution, aesthetics, functionality, and effective integration of the wood material. Projects submitted had to have been completed within the last three years.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Santiago Calatrava, born on July 28, 1951, in Benimmet, Valencia, Spain, is one of the most celebrated architects and engineers of our time. Known for his innovative approach that seamlessly combines structural engineering with artistic expression, Calatravas works have left an indelible mark on the global architectural landscape.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Read: Studio Gang reveals design for hotel with scalloped facade in Denver It is among a series of residential structures going up in the neighbourhood, which was until recently dedicated mostly to industrial use. MAD Architects created the structure for developer The Max Collaborative.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Its design is informed by mountains and valleys Inserted on a small street named Passage Crimée, the five-storey structure aims to provide housing with a "village-like" feel that is in keeping with the surrounding low-rise buildings. The photography is by Sergio Grazia.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Japanese studio Sou Fujimoto Architects has released construction photos of The Grand Ring, a vast wooden structure that will encircle the pavilions at the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka. According to the event organisers, the structure is intended to serve as a symbol of unity between the 161 participating countries.

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Archinect

AUGUST 10, 2024

Department of Energy ’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine are leading interesting new engineering research into floor cassettes made using recyclable natural materials that are strong enough to be used in multi-story buildings. The project came together at the initiative of the SHoP offshoot Assembly OSM.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Image credit: Casey Dunn Image credit: Casey Dunn The museum’s design features a rectilinear glass base topped with a cloud-like structure formed by a series of barrel vaults. ” The museum’s approach emphasizes open-ended play and learning, with a specific focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Local studio 5468796 Architecture has renovated an early 20th-century utilities building in Winnipeg , Canada, showcasing the industrial equipment while updating the structure for contemporary usage. 5468796 Architecture has added residential buildings to the site The station closed in 1986 and was slated for demolition.

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Deezen

JANUARY 6, 2025

The landscape elements were designed to be in conversation both with the existing civic structures as well as the architectural pavilions installed by Texas-based Lake Flato , whose founders earned the AIA gold medal in 2024. According to the team, the undulating roofs of the two performance structures reference the fluid movement of dance.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Local architectural studio Polysmiths has aimed to bring Mediterranean warmth to a London terraced house with a sequence of structural arches and a mottled lime plaster finish. We eventually settled on using structural arches that support the existing rear wall, and connect with the extension, and the garden beyond."

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ArchDaily

MAY 20, 2024

Courtesy of Ilia Salek A cornerstone of architectural innovation for centuries, concrete has transformed the structural capabilities of buildings worldwide. As one of the more versatile and durable building materials, concrete has aided architects and engineers in pushing the traditional boundaries of design.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Artist Janet Echelman has been honored with two international architecture and engineering awards for her work. The Boston Society of Architects’ Harleston Parker Medal is the society’s higher architectural award.

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