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The profession of lighting design is a relatively young discipline among the building design and construction fields. Although lighting has certainly been an integral component of the built ...

Timber is becoming increasingly popular as the most sustainable construction material. But structural timber design is not easy. Currently, floor framing designers produce many possible designs before ...

[co-authors: Richard Foltz Jr., Meghan Harrison, Jennifer Flynn, Robert McCue P.E.] Evolving, expanding, and enduring—the field of construction is consistently changing to meet demanding challenges.

Building performance is a hallmark of architecture in the 21st century. With buildings and the construction industry being significant contributors to carbon emissions, designers must do everything to ...

THE progress of research in all branches of the building industry has inevitably led to the development of new ideas in both design and construction, and to important modifications in recognized ...

The allure of modular systems is multifaceted, but perhaps the most important aspect is the efficiency. Standardized components, built off-site in specialized facilities reduce material use, minimize ...

Today's high costs and other tough challenges call for a rethinking of the model for project delivery, advises healthcare architect Paul Sabal of HFA Architecture + Engineering "Healthcare systems ...