Research
17 October 2016
Tall Versus Old? The Role of Historic Preservation in the Context of Rapid Urban Growth
Kate Ascher & Sabrina Uffer, BuroHappold Engineering
As cities aspire to become global metropolises, older low-rise structures are getting torn down to make room for new, often tall, buildings and neighborhoods. What...
28 January 2015
Debating Tall: Tall Timber in 10 Years?
Carsten Hein, Arup; Carl Baldassarra, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates
Interest is growing in using wood as a building material for skyscrapers. Several 10-story-plus buildings have been constructed, and numerous academic, industry, and government research...
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