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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

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As urban populations grow and climate change exacerbates natural disasters, the need for buildings that prioritize safety and durability has never been more urgent. Over the years, advancements in materials science, structural engineering and computational modeling have transformed how architects approach earthquake-resistant design.

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Six steel structure designs take home top honors at the 2024 IDEAS² Awards

Archinect

Their particular deployment in the accomplishment of the structure's program, expression of architectural intent, application of “innovative design approaches,” and ability to leverage productivity-enhancing construction methods in the delivery of each project helped each to stand out among the jury’s finalists.

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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. “The winning projects perfectly encapsulate our new guiding attribut.

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Webuild and Carlo Ratti propose replacement for Baltimore’s collapsed Key Bridge following tragedy

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Today, the Webuild group advanced a proposal designed in collaboration with architect and MIT professor Carlo Ratti and French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux for a new bridge in Baltimore that would replace the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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Gensler completes Austin's tallest skyscraper

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Project credits Client: Lincoln Property Company & Kairoi Residential Architect: Gensler Structural engineer : Brockette/Davis/Drake, Inc. MEP engineer: Wylie Consulting Engineers Environmental engineer: Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems Lighting: Cline, Bettridge, Bernstein Lighting Design, Inc.

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News: 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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News: Six steel structure designs take home top honors at the 2024 IDEAS² Awards

Bustler

Their particular deployment in the accomplishment of the structure's program, expression of architectural intent, application of “innovative design approaches,” and ability to leverage productivity-enhancing construction methods in the delivery of each project helped each to stand out among the jury’s finalists.

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