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 ...

Trombe wall systems are an established passive solar design technology that utilises a massive wall with an external glazed façade to capture, store and gradually release solar energy. By absorbing ...

Here’s a twist: Adding zigzags to walls could help cool an overheated building, even as global temperatures rise. Researchers devised a new, electricity-free design for vertical walls that can cool ...

Situated in the heart of Bentonville, Arkansas, The Ledger represents a step forward in sustainable, integrative building design. The innovative commercial and social hub supports the healthy and ...