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AP: New York City’s skyscrapers are built to withstand most earthquakesApril 09, 2024
While last Friday’s 4.8 magnitude earthquake left many in the metro New York area shaken, it had a negligible effect on the city’s skyscrapers.
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Scotland's HydroGlen Project Aims for Energy Independence in Farming
November 17, 2023
How can we decarbonise the agricultural sector? A farm in North East Scotland is exploring combining wind and solar energy with hydrogen as a viable solution.
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.
10 World Trade Tops Out
November 09, 2023
Some 18 months after breaking ground, one of the newest additions to Boston’s booming Seaport District has topped out.
Construction Canada: Understanding Floor Vibration Control Strategies
November 09, 2023
A growing number of once-vacant office and retail buildings are getting a second life as biotech and health sciences lab facilities.
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.
Exploring New Ideas for Greening the Skyline
October 31, 2023
Thornton Tomasetti’s façade engineers were part of a team that developed a concept for a terra-cotta and moss screen for curtain wall systems designed with help from AI.