Designers bridge very different worlds—creative, technical, and consultative—and there can be an air of mystery about the design process and the various roles within it. For the latest episode of Side ...

Architects and engineers drive much of today’s building design process. Together, they are responsible for major design decisions encompassing everything from aesthetics and layout to structure and ...

Even from the very earliest days of the automobile age, cars and trucks have been hybrids of mechanical and electrical design. For every piston sliding up and down in a cylinder, there’s a spark plug ...

Have you ever thought about how and why something was designed? Who was considered a “stakeholder” for the design? And what biases are baked within the process of designing something? These are some ...

The building and construction sector is responsible for 36% of energy consumption, 38% of energy-related carbon emissions, and 50% of resource consumption globally. These percentages are expected to ...

The construction industry plays a significant role in shaping our environment, from the design and construction of buildings around us to the materials used. Because of this large and impactful global ...

Milwaukee County's Safety Building is in dire need of being replaced. County officials shared on Monday, Feb. 3 examples of why the building is no longer fulfilling its mission. The design process for ...

What are the essential steps from purchasing a lot to moving into a new home in Florida? That question is detailed in a ...

Mayva Donnon, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Partner, KSS Architects, highlights the importance of designing long-term, adaptable ...

UC Santa Cruz is moving forward with preliminary design for a new building that will accommodate the undergraduate teaching programs currently held in Thimann Laboratories, following approval from the ...

The Buildings and Grounds Committee oversees the University’s land use planning and the care, maintenance and security of ...