If you’re planning to build or renovate an accessory structure like a shed, gazebo, outdoor fireplace or pergola, there are general provisions that regulate the location, size, height and number of ...

A structure is an object made from many parts. Buildings and bridges are examples of structures. When making a structure, it’s important to use simple ways to make it strong. Buildings, bridges, ...

The increasing threat of climate change has more and more building owners and homebuyers considering the sustainability of their structures and the role construction plays in global warming and use of ...

Hours after the Turkey-Syria earthquake, a video on Japanese techniques to deal with such calamities began doing the rounds on social media. It showed how Japanese engineers and architects had ...

The built environment faces significant challenges due to aging infrastructure, material scarcity, and the effects of climate change. The research group Building Materials and Structures (BMS) aims to ...