Architectural Design News
August 18, 2015
Building information modeling, or BIM, is powerful object oriented computer software that is helping drive the functional, technical, and economic performance of green construction, no matter how complex.
July 31, 2015
LEED encourages architects to design with acoustics, which is the science of mechanical waves including vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound.
July 30, 2015
Biomimicry is the process of imitating natural biological models and processes, through man-made materials, structures, and systems.
July 17, 2015
Education and creation of general awareness of climate change is fundamental to redirecting the path that architecture is following.
May 5, 2014
Shipping containers aren't just for transporting goods... Thanks to a team of RPI students, they're also an eco-friendly solution for Haitian orphans.
March 31, 2014
When considering a sustainable building, designers can choose from various green building rating systems. This article looks at the impact of energy in each.
