Much before humans constructed their first permanent shelters, they discovered the protective power of animal hides as a barrier against harsh environmental conditions. This fundamental principle of ...

When we are discussing the definition of “structure”, the term varies within different disciplines. In the context of the built environment, "structure" refers to anything that is constructed or built ...

Achim Menges uses computer-guided techniques designed to make buildings more sustainable and affordable. Humanity has long sought to tame wood into something more predictable. Sawmills manufacture ...

This rendering shows a proposed six-story building that would be constructed on the University of Kansas campus to service the KU school of architecture and design. The building would be built behind ...

The researchers hope to understand what life sounded like for Inca peoples in the Andes.

Historical building methodsEarly Swiss mountain huts used locally available materials by necessity. Stone from nearby quarries provided walls with thermal mass to moderate temperature swings. Timber ...

Discover the aesthetic heart of the U.S. capital. From the Library of Congress to the sustainable design of the NMAAHC, ...