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Principal Ali Ashrafi Discusses Fire Forensics for Toronto's Thorncliffe Park Drive FireDecember 11, 2025
A persistent Toronto condo fire is highlighting the risk of hard-to-reach spaces. Principal Ali Ashrafi explains why the Thorncliffe Park Drive fire was so hard to extinguish.
2023 Hurricane Season Recap
December 19, 2023
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season was one of the busiest on record, yet most storms didn’t even make landfall.
Remembering Charles H. Thornton
December 13, 2023
Founding Principal Charles H. Thornton, a renowned structural engineer, educator and mentor, died in Maryland on December 12 following a brief illness.
Climate Action: Nuclear Energy
December 06, 2023
As demand for electricity continues to skyrocket globally, advanced nuclear technologies are emerging as more viable energy solutions.
Climate Policy & Equity
November 30, 2023
Areas facing socio-economic challenges are disproportionately affected by climate change, but designers can contribute to resilient infrastructure.
How Hurricanes Have Influenced Building Codes
November 16, 2023
Building codes set requirements related to design and construction, and major hurricanes have influenced state and local codes over the years.
Decarbonizing Transportation and Manufacturing
November 14, 2023
Decarbonizing the transportation and manufacturing sectors is crucial to tackling climate change. While electrifying transportation is a clear strategy for reducing carbon emissions, manufacturing requires a more nuanced approach.
Energy Supply and Carbon Capture
November 08, 2023
While fossil fuels continue to account for more than half of U.S. power production, CCUS can serve as a bridge technology helping us move toward decarbonization.
Climate Risk Assessments
November 01, 2023
Climate risk assessments are an important early step in identifying site-specific climate hazards and how those hazards may change over the lifespan of a building.