These ancient structures still stand - but the people who built them remain a mystery that history can’t fully explain.
Historical building methods Early Swiss mountain huts used locally available materials by necessity. Stone from nearby quarries provided walls with thermal mass to moderate temperature swings. Timber ...
Thierry Joffroy is architect, researcher and President of the International Centre for Earth Construction, Laboratory of Excellence, Architecture, Environment & Constructive Cultures, National ...
The term "pre-fabricated" may evoke images of standardized and repetitive constructions, like the ones built after World War II when fast and affordable housing was a priority.. Today, however, the ...
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Construction safety: Beyond on-site control

Last month, two worker fall accidents occurred over two days at Samsung Heavy Industries’ Geoje Shipyard. A fatal incident ...
Large frame awnings and fabric structures are what most of us in the industry want, or at least a few of them per year. They ...
The Army and Navy may soon use alternative methods for building barracks, including 3D printing, in an effort to reduce the financial burden, according to a Defense Department release. Top engineers ...