These buildings can come in any shape or size, so long as their design embodies more than just a greenwashed buzzword ...

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the construction industry faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. As climate change and environmental degradation continue to dominate global ...

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, but its production is a significant source of carbon emissions due to the energy-intensive process of cement manufacturing. As the ...

Sustainability is a crucial consideration for any new project. People are more aware of climate issues and environmental regulations are rising. In light of this shift, sustainable building design ...

New HVAC practices, technology helping to make even the biggest of buildings more energy-efficient In the pursuit of a more sustainable future, the commercial building sector is undergoing a ...

Our buildings become symbolic of the times we live in, reflecting the spirit of a given era, attending to different needs, lifestyles and functions. “Architecture should speak of its time and place, ...

Sustainable building practices can be both environmentally responsible and economically beneficial, participants in a recent green building roundtable heard. The free event, hosted by Berks Nature’s ...

In terms of construction culture, Switzerland can appear a paradoxical place. On the one hand, it has some of the strictest codes anywhere with respect to building performance and energy expenditure, ...

What did you learn that will help in your future career? Our senior design capstone project brought together everything we’ve learned over the past four years—from technical skills to teamwork, to ...

Simplified machine designs with fewer components run more efficiently and are less expensive to build. Older mechanical power transmission and actuator technologies, such as chain, rack and pinion and ...