Not long ago, unlocking doors with just a glance belonged to the realm of science fiction. Films like Minority Report and Blade Runner painted a world where biometric authentication was an everyday ...

The ever-growing concern about what the state of the earth will be for future generations has sustainability at the forefront of today’s building concepts, particularly in commercial sectors. It’s ...

On Friday, James R. Harris — president of J.R. Harris and Company — gave a lecture in Sinclair Auditorium as part of the Fazlur R. Khan Distinguished Lecture Series. Harris addressed the community ...

A collaborative team of architects and builders has completed the first fully 3D-printed residential home in Auckland, New Zealand, and it's also the largest building of that type in the Southern ...

Humans are psychologically wired to prefer curved, soft forms, which our brains associate with safety, calm, and nature. In contrast, sharp, angular (or rectilinear) designs can trigger a mild, ...

Being good stewards of public funds requires vision for needs well into the future without ignoring what’s going on right now. This is challenging when it comes to new school buildings. Design needs ...

Study, Design, and Improve the Future of Buildings With a Graduate Certificate in Building Design From MTU. Building engineers are the foundation of any modern society. From evaluating structures, ...