Much before humans constructed their first permanent shelters, they discovered the protective power of animal hides as a barrier against harsh environmental conditions. This fundamental principle of ...

A rare type of arch bridge is rising in Columbus, Ohio, as a vital part of the city’s revitalization effort. The generic name of the new Main Street Bridge belies the fact that its single rib-tied ...

The decision to lift a building off the ground is a technical maneuver that requires substantial planning, expertise, and careful consideration. It is a deliberate architectural response to the site's ...

Agent Structures is a series of student investigations generated in Arch 711A at Pratt Institute, Graduate Architecture and Urban Design. The premise of the seminar focused on the use of swarm ...

AMES, Iowa – A true force of nature has landed at Reiman Gardens. This spring, 77 students in Iowa State University’s second-year architecture studios designed, built and installed a 1,300-square-foot ...