Critical Innovation
(04/08/2025)
Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have revolutionized seismic-resistant construction by introducing materials that exhibit extraordinary resilience and adaptability under stress.
Tag: Evelyn Long
This Month’s Features
The Resiliency of Stone-coated Steel Roofing
By combining the steel composition, panel profile, and installation methods, a stone-coated steel roof can carry more weight from snow than other roofing options,...
Metal Roofing Retrofits
New standing seam metal roofs have very few exposed fasteners, plus they have the added ability to move with the expansion and contraction of...
Pristine Planning, Potential, and Pod A + D
Where brand identity meets design, artistic buildings emerge to reflect the needs and cultures of the people they serve. In this month’s edition of...
Designing for Thermal Resilience
The choices made in materials, shading, and energy systems will determine whether buildings remain safe havens or become liabilities.