How do your state’s bridges measure up? While congress continues to slash funding for repairing our bridges, the bridges continue to deteriorate. From… bridges, engineering, infrastructure
Winter Roof Failures versus the International Building Code The winter of 2010-2011 saw a record number of structural roof failures in the Northeast of… drift load, International Building Code, roof failure, snow load, structural engineering
Charlottesville’s in Last Place! Charlottesville frequently appears on “best places to live” lists. As recently as 2011, Sperling’s Ranked and Rated…
How’s Business? Its been a tough couple of years in the design and construction industry. I know many… AIA, economy, engineering
Architectural Engineering – What is it? I am frequently asked if I am an Architectural Engineer. As a practicing Structural Engineer, designing… architectural engineering, architectural engineering institute, ASCE, civil engineering. structural engineering institute, structural engineering
Structural Cashmere? Pierre Cardin, iconic fashion designer, may be crossing over into large scale architecture. According to this… Architecture, high rise, italy, pierre cardin, venice
It’s Official. Southern Pine Design Values Reduced Effective June 1, 2012, the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) Board of Review has approved changes… bending strength, compressive strength, engineering, lumber, modulus of elasticity, NDS, southern pine, studs, trusses, wood
Posted the Lewis and Clark Project I’m finally finding some time to post more information about some of the great projects we…
Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center Moves Ahead The Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center is moving ahead! We designed the jutting cantilevered roof to…
A Very Cool Pedestrian Bridge This rolling pedestrian bridge is designed by the Heatherwick Studio in London. I think its very… bridge, heatherwick, london, pedestrian