Architecture and Construction
The city beneath the city
In spite of its small size, the city has a population of five million, and it is an important communications node by both sea and air. Given that 693 square…
When the neighbor's noise makes its way through the walls
Some people know more about their neighbors than they would like to. Whether the other tenants are just now listening to music, watching television, having…
Software for safe bridges
Spanning deep gorges, rivers and freeways, bridges are an indispensable part of the traffic network. Yet their condition in Germany is appalling: In a survey…
Green Buildings: A ‘Net-Zero’ Energy Research Agenda
In a major statement on “green” building technology, a new report from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) sets out a broad agenda for research…
Architecture key in constructing a “European diagonal” to boost development in the south
The cities that comprise this diagonal “are the economic leaders of southern Europe” and have been the most dynamic in the region over recent years. However,…
Research Leads to Revisions in California Building Code
FDD uses artificial intelligence rules and statistical analysis to find the location of mechanical problems in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC)…