Global Warming: Is Engineering Our Only Hope?
Global warming is a serious concern and will only become more serious as the years go by. With the greenhouse gas ... Read More
Hurricanes Force Building Codes to Improve
Building sustainable structures to withstand the harsh elements of hurricanes is one of the major challenges we face today. One of ... Read More
Adding a Level to Existing Structures in Major Metro Areas
Any time you want to add a level to an existing structure, there are many different considerations to keep in mind. ... Read More
Underground Home Structural Components
Underground homes are anything but traditional, but they do still have similar considerations when it comes to the overall structural components. ... Read More
Factors to Consider When Planning an Underground Home
If you’ve done any amount of research on underground homes, you’ve likely seen the multitude of benefits they offer. From the ... Read More
Underground Communities: Are They in the Near or Distant Future?
As the world population continues to increase, cities are more crowded than ever before. Some cities and countries are more populated ... Read More
All About Reinforced Concrete Underground Homes: What Are They?
You may have heard about custom reinforced concrete underground homes recently, but don’t know exactly what they are. The reality is ... Read More
How Can Forensic Engineering Get to the Root of Structural Issues in Third World Countries?
Engineers have a duty to not only protect the population from structural issues in their own country, but countries across the ... Read More
Can Structural Failures Be Prevented?
It seems like you hear about a structural failure every day somewhere around the world. While many of these failures occur ... Read More