Typically, when you want to build a high rise, you need iron, steel, cement, concrete; materials that are super strong and durable but also come with a high carbon footprint. Now, some builders are ...

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat announced in Dubai that current codes of practice around the world are inadequate for the seismic design of tall buildings and has called for a more ...

Skyscraper-filled cityscapes bring to mind the sleek look of steel and glass, but the use of mass timber in building is putting a softer spin on skylines. Besides being a sustainable material, wood ...

The recently completed Hangzhou Prism is a striking mixed-use tower in China that offers a dramatic take on the conventional ...

First of three parts WHICH structure will remain standing after an extreme earthquake, and which will collapse into the dust?

India's urban areas are rapidly modernizing, driven by the Smart Cities Mission. Over 90% of planned projects are complete, ...