Design: Page 2
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Wood nanocrystals in a California bridge could change how concrete is made
The nanocrystals are expected to strengthen concrete and decrease the need to use as much of the material.
By Mary Tyler March • March 21, 2018
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Florida pedestrian bridge collapse survivor files lawsuit against design-build team
The suit seeks damages exceeding $15,000 and claims reckless negligence on the part of FIGG Bridge Engineers and Munilla Construction Management.
By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March • March 16, 2018
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Developer reveals $660M plans for Seattle's KeyArena upgrade
OVG and architecture firm Populous have included an upper-deck club space where fans can view the arena bowl and the Space Needle at the same time.
By Kim Slowey • March 12, 2018
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Developer submits concept for Denver's tallest building
If the $371 million, 81-story high-rise is built, the skyscraper would stand 25 stories over the city's next highest tower.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2018
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MSG and Sands plan 360-foot-tall spherical Las Vegas arena
The current design, which will feature more than 36 miles of LED lighting, could fly into trouble with the FAA due to its proximity to McCarran International Airport.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2018
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Resilient floating mixed-use complex proposed for New York City's Pier 40
DFA is designing the project to accommodate the anticipated sea level rise surrounding the city. Developers of waterfront buildings in other areas are planning for rising tides, too.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 20, 2018
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Portland architects propose connected mixed-use skyscrapers
The 5 million-square-foot project would include an underground high-speed transportation center, a feature that is helping cities boost public transit ridership and economic development.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2018
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Chicago approves $700M mixed-use project, includes city's future 6th-tallest tower
The project is expected to create between 1,500 and 2,000 construction jobs and its developer has promised to use 50% Chicago residents.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 12, 2018
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Construction starts on $962M Houston tollway bridge project
HNTB has begun constructing the cable-stayed span to replace the Ship Channel bridge, as part of the Sam Houston Tollway widening initiative.
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: June 7, 2018 at 9 a.m.
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Newark, New Jersey, mixed-use project will include 11-story wood skyscraper
Mass timber construction in the U.S. is gaining momentum as the segment increasingly produces more record-breaking projects.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 07, 2018
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Deep DiveWhat hotel renovations reveal about hotel trends
Smaller rooms, keyless entries, flowing spaces and rooftop bars are just some of the many features shaping hotel renovations.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 01, 2018
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Missouri coalition to study St. Louis–Kansas City hyperloop feasibility
Engineering firm Black and Veatch is leading the study and donating $400,000 worth of services as part of the effort.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 01, 2018
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Oklahoma DOT installs railroad bridge built offsite
By building the bridge offsite and then moving it into place, agency officials said they were able to complete the installation with fewer interstate closures.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2018
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Report: Resilient design saves an average of $6 for every $1 spent
Building more resilient structures and those that surpass minimum building code requirements could create as many as 87,000 new jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2018
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How new roadway material tech could help save infrastructure
Scientists in Switzerland and the Netherlands are developing new technologies to replace traditional roadway materials with self-healing asphalt.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 10, 2018
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Vancouver, Canada greenlights 19-story mass timber tower
When complete, the condominium high-rise will be the tallest hybrid mass timber building in North America.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2018
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$700M University of Southern California Village largest development in institution's history
The 15-acre development, completed in August, created 5,600 construction jobs and is expected to add $5.2 billion to the local economy.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2018
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Resiliency at center of $1.5B Seaport San Diego design
Sea-level rise and potential seismic activity are two of the factors influencing the project's design.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 08, 2018
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$570M Seattle high rise 'game changer' in seismic and wind resistance
The 58-story Rainier Square Tower, which will forego the usual concrete core, also will be faster and more cost-efficient to build.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017
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SponsoredWings, sports, and sustainable construction
A Buffalo Wild Wings in Michigan set out to build a sustainable facility from top to bottom, which helped their bottom line.
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Austin plans new sports and entertainment district
Some county officials have expressed interest in pursuing the project as a public-private partnership, and could break ground as early as 2018.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 07, 2017
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Architects test mass timber systems for high-rise construction
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill found that using a hybrid of steel, timber and concrete on projects can often be less expensive and more sustainable.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 06, 2017
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AR university building first mass timber residence hall in US
The residence hall project will consist of two buildings, both with exposed structural wood ceilings throughout.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 04, 2017
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San Diego State lays out $3B redevelopment plan for former Chargers stadium site
The university's plans include a 35,000-seat college football stadium that could be expanded to accommodate soccer and professional football games.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 01, 2017
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Microsoft plans multi-billion-dollar redevelopment for its Redmond, WA campus
The initiative would see Microsoft tear down 12 of its existing buildings and replace them with 18 new structures.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2017