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Innovation EngineOur CORE groups manage our research and development efforts, from incremental efficiency improvements to solving some of the most challenging engineering problems of our time.Learn More
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Electrification is essential, but it is not the whole story. Real decarbonization requires a systems-based approach that accounts for energy, materials, infrastructure, and operational constraints.
The world’s tallest mass timber building is Ascent, a 25-story residential tower consisting of a lightweight system of cross-laminated timber and glulam over a concrete podium.
Thanks to some creative engineering, the rooftop of a disused car park in South London was transformed again this spring into a place for art and culture.
In a Fast Company article, Managing Principal and Protective Design and Security Practice Leader Peggy Phillips talks about how building owners, designers and tenants can take a proactive approach for creating workspaces that are both welcoming and safe.
In a Parking Today Media article, Pawel Woelke, Peter Johnson and Juan G. Londono explore the science behind thermal runaway, the limitations of fire suppression strategies and the engineering challenges behind the rapidly evolving technology of lithium-ion batteries.
A modernization program will connect passengers directly and provide a more comfortable arrival and departure process. The project includes renovations to existing airside concourses to seamlessly connect them to the new terminal.
In a FacilitiesNet/NFMT article, Principal Elisa Paone and Senior Project Director Barbara Gao share practical strategies for assessing risk and developing a framework for building operational resilience.