This blog post was authored by architect and structural engineer Charles F. Bloszies FAIA, SE, LEED. The skyscraper is architecture’s ultimate icon. The term itself conjures images of seemingly ...
Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density, space ...
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Why modern architecture is causing subconscious anxiety in urban residents
Walk through any major city today and you're surrounded by glass towers, concrete blocks, and repetitive facades that stretch ...
Spurred by his passion for the urban lifestyle, Kevin Burns has lived in many of the high-rise condominium and apartment towers built within the past two decades in downtown Austin. Burns is the ...
Cities have doubled in size globally in the last 20 years, yet two-thirds of the commercial building inventory in the U.S. was built before the start of the 21st century. These projects—and even some ...
The study of smoke movement and fire dynamics in high-rise buildings is critical for improving fire safety and resilience in modern urban environments. Recent investigations have focussed on the ...
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