A special computer system could help change that, by facilitating the use of wood reclaimed from existing buildings. Currently in development at the ETH Zurich research institute, the system is ...

Mass timber is poised to join concrete, steel, and light-wood framing as a primary structural material for multifamily projects. Mass timber construction involves the use of prefabricated wood ...

When designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, engineers have several options. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or ...

Mexico-based fabrication and construction company FAME Building System is bringing their proprietary PVC and concrete building system to Florida, with an eye toward taking over the burgeoning ...

Moving towards modernity implies questioning established concepts. Today, we are witnessing several projects and approaches in architecture that explore alternatives to energy-intensive building ...