Eccentric Behavior of Columns

Structure in architecture can be traced from early monumental load-bearing walls of stacked stone, and arched and vaulted systems which … More

Would You Rather: Passive or Active Architecture

Due to the inevitable rise in global warming, set forth by our loving and caring ancestors, architects and engineers have … More

The amount of plastic waste that enters the world’s water every day is unbelievable. As our society is looking for … More

The Big Bad Wolf will not be able to blow this straw house down no matter how much he huffs … More

As I sit in my kayak, on land, in my garage typing this final blog post…I attempt to reconcile the … More

Can the combination of fabrics and super absorbent polymers create a system that facilitates ventilation based on environmental inputs? The … More

One of our best energy-producing strategies in building design is the use of solar power. Solar panels can do a … More

In architecture, buildings and their components are often referred to in metaphorical terms related to the human body. The structure … More

Lupin was first introduced to Iceland in 1945, when plants were transplanted from Alaska to replenish sterile soil. Having the … More

Erik Coats, a civil engineering associate professor at the University of Idaho, is developing a process of turning cow manure … More

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