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The Engineering Behind New York City’s Bollards in The New York TimesSeptember 02, 2026
Bollards have become a familiar part of New York City’s streetscape, but much of what makes them effective is hidden below ground.
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The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings StandardMarch 26, 2026
A new UK standard is redefining what “net zero carbon building” actually means—shifting the focus from design intent to verified, in-use performance. Here’s what it is, why it matters, and how to apply it.
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Flood Resilience: Designing for RecoveryMarch 25, 2026
Flood resilience design helps buildings recover quickly after flooding by protecting critical systems, reducing failure points, and planning for future climate risk.
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Decarbonizing the Fine Art Supply ChainMarch 16, 2026
Engineering decarbonization doesn’t stop at the building envelope. Discover how Thornton Tomasetti and Crozier Fine Arts are applying systems engineering and carbon modeling to reduce operational emissions across the global fine art supply chain.
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Resilient Rec Center Engineering in The Architect’s NewspaperMarch 16, 2026
The article highlights the project’s role as a new civic hub and its use of mass timber, which supports both sustainability goals and a warm, community-oriented interior environment.
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Structural Damage to Concrete & CMU FoundationsMarch 12, 2026
After the 2025 Eaton Fire in California, many foundations remained standing but were structurally compromised. This forensic case study explains how wildfire heat can affect concrete and CMU systems.
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Risks of Hydrogen and Lithium-Ion Battery DischargeMarch 05, 2026
As EVs, BESS and hydrogen systems move into everyday buildings, energy storage risks are evolving. Performance-based design helps quantify hazards and engineer controls that reflect real-world conditions.
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IEEE Magazine: Lithium-Ion Battery FiresMarch 01, 2026
In the March 2026 issue of IEEE Electrification Magazine, Thornton Tomasetti experts Elisa Paone and Tyler Crown examine lithium-ion battery fires, thermal runaway and failure mechanisms, and the forensic investigation methods used to understand their causes.
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Rob Otani on AI Workflows in Modern Steel ConstructionMarch 01, 2026
AI is rapidly changing how structural engineers design, coordinate, and deliver projects. In Modern Steel Construction, Thornton Tomasetti CTO Robert Otani explains how automation and interoperability are replacing legacy tools with faster, more connected workflows.