Robert Silman, president emeritus of engineering firm Silman, argues for less dependence on computers when working on structural analysis and design.

Innovative shading solutions not only provide protection but further architectural expression.

A Brutalist building in New York is reinvented as prime office space with a glossy new skin.

Architects tap the ancient technique of rammed earth, giving it renewed relevance.

School buildings can encourage children to be more physically active, helping develop their bodies and their brains.

Four new community gathering spaces raise the bar on acoustics.

On an island in New York, Cornell Tech opens a high-tech campus that marries education and entrepreneurship.

Five years after Sandy, two forthcoming projects in the Northeast offer models for other vulnerable regions.

The latest certification tools for sustainability in offices and other buildings put the focus on occupants’ health.