New research suggests constructing a simple building from interlocking subunits should be mechanically feasible and have a ...

Researchers have developed a systematic review that charts the evolution of artificial intelligence in generative design for steel modular structures, particularly steel box modular buildings, ...

Modern building codes and construction techniques were effective in saving buildings from the devastating Maui wildfire on August 9th, according to a recent report, IBHS Early Insights Lahaina ...

Soil conditions determine how a foundation performs over time. The type of soil, its moisture content, and how it ...

Many urban planners predict that by 2050, more than 6 billion people will live in cities, and in places where building outwards isn't an option, the only way to keep up with the growing density is to ...

MIT researchers have developed a robotic construction method using modular lattice units, or voxels, that in tests reduced embodied carbon for certain simple structures by as much as 82% compared with ...

Fire stations are unique buildings that do not fall under a single building classification. These structures must accommodate not only sleeping quarters and automotive storage, but also allow for ...

Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, posing a higher risk to communities in fire-prone regions like California. Despite some modern improvements in firefighting techniques and ...

MIT researchers have developed a robotic system to assemble modular 'voxel' building blocks into large structures, potentially reducing embodied carbon emissions by up to 82% compared with common ...