Ironworkers Allowed America’s Skylines to Soar
For almost all of human history, stone & wood were the most commonly used building materials. Understandably, these materials were plentiful and highly workable. Although iron has been utilized for a millennia, it wasn’t until the dawn of the Industrial...
3 Reasons On How Drones Have Benefited the Construction Industry
Drones are becoming increasingly useful within the construction industry. With approximately a million catalogued species on Earth, insects come in all manner of shape, size, and function. To that end, the global obsession with drones has led to the creation of...
What Is Bioclimatic Architecture
A “Cool” Solution to a “Heated” Issue. Bioclimatic architecture could enable buildings to eschew air conditioning systems, saving energy and preventing heat gain into the environment An ubiquitous sight on the rooftops of almost any modern structure are large...
Atlanta’s Newly Completed Mercedes-Benz Stadium Promises to Impress
Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium features an innovative, retractable roof design. Large-capacity stadiums capable of seating over 70,000 crazed fans is nothing new as most major metropolitan areas have professional sports franchises warranting the construction of...
What Was The First Steel Frame House Built In The United States
The Lovell House… Truly Ahead of its Time! Upon first approaching the (deceptively) simple looking structure built into the side of a cliff in Los Feliz, it looks like any number of buildings constructed after 1980. Its steel frame, concrete walls, and casement...
