Upper floors are supported by the structural facade, a lattice of gleaming white precast concrete. Each story-height component is a cruciform shape, with branches that ... with slender downstand beams ...

Chances are that the structural parts are still in good shape. If so ... shade a stone patio or wood deck using wood beams ...

With Chuzhi, Daniel has raised the bar further on his uniquely coded principles of sustainable architecture—the swirls that define the house are made from precast composite beams, made with ... look ...

Another problem was that, because of the arched shape of the roof, each concrete rebar supporting it would be different from the next. This meant that, instead of using a single formwork to cast all ...

Scientists have created the first neutron 'Airy beam,' which has unusual capabilities that ordinary neutron beams do not. The achievement could enhance neutron-based techniques for investigating the ...

The pavilion’s massing recalls the organic shapes of traditional Saudi villages.. Image Courtesy of Nigel Young / Foster Partners Text description provided by the architects. The Kingdom of ...

The T is lifted into place on top of the second flange, creating the familiar I shape. The operator tacks the second flange in place, and the welding cycle begins again, ultimately creating a custom I ...