Building enclosures of the future, by Steve Thomas and Russell H. Davies, Structural Engineering and Design
Recently-built projects both domestic and abroad display complex shapes achieved through extensive analysis. Transparency serves as a prominent architectural cloak and conveys elegance through advanced engineering. These beautiful buildings command attention, and increasingly stunning feats of engineering innovation can be expected in the future.
At the same time, the global community is mobilizing in response to the unparalleled challenge of irreversible climate change. From international diplomacy to consumer decision-making, this issue permeates modern life - and will continue to do so far into the future.