Posted by Matthew Johnson on November 15, 2016 The Future of Construction: An Achievable Vision New fabrication methods, novel materials, and advanced analytical capabilities each have influenced the nature of design and construction.
Posted by Matthew Johnson on May 4, 2016 Delivering Craft in Design, Digitally The right tools not only help designers determine an efficient approach, but also optimize the underlying structural systems.
Posted by Kevin Moore on February 21, 2016 Taiwan Earthquake Reconnaissance: Po-Chien Hsiao Every reconnaissance team has a catalyst for success; Po-Chien Hsiao is the catalyst for the SGH Tainan EQ Reconnaissance Team.
Posted by Kevin Moore on February 20, 2016 Taiwan Earthquake Reconnaissance, Day 4 Because of our lack of wheels, we determined that investigating local to the hotel might be the best use of our time.
Posted by Kevin Moore on February 19, 2016 Taiwan Earthquake Reconnaissance, Day 3 Over our breakfast deliberations, we determined that we had visited 12 of 25 sites with significant damage as identified by NCREE.
Posted by Kevin Moore on February 18, 2016 Taiwan Earthquake Reconnaissance, Day 2 In planning our second day of reconnaissance, we recognized an opportunity unique to Tainan.
Posted by Kevin Moore on February 17, 2016 Taiwan Earthquake Reconnaissance, Day 1 The Simpson Gumpertz & Heger team traveled from SFO to Taipei with Andrew Sen, a PhD candidate from the University of Washington.
Posted by Matthew Johnson on September 26, 2015 China Pavilion Expo Milano 2015 Modern design standards, fabrication techniques, and research allow pushing the envelope of timber design.
Posted by Matthew Johnson on June 13, 2015 Levitt Pavilion Wins 2015 AIA Small Project Design Award Located in front of the historical Bethlehem Steel plant, the Levitt Pavilion is a tribute to the industry’s past and a symbol of revitalization.
Posted by Greggrey Cohen on October 2, 2014 In the Field: Cabo Hurricane Odile, Day 4 This was my last opportunity on this trip to identify and locate the readily visible structural damage.
Posted by Greggrey Cohen on October 1, 2014 In the Field: Cabo Hurricane Odile, Day 3 In the two days I've been in Cabo, it is clear that the newer lighter structures did not perform well in the high winds.
Posted by Greggrey Cohen on September 30, 2014 In the Field: Cabo Hurricane Odile, Day 2 Once in Cabo, I observed many damaged structures. There were partially collapsed buildings, facades blown-off, broken glass, and downed trees.
