Complementing the National Aquarium’s many aquatic displays, the Tropical Rainforest and Australia: Wild Extremes exhibits are popular with visitors. These large, mechanically controlled, humidified spaces are enclosed with curtain wall and...
Looking to position themselves as a leading performing arts destination, Baltimore Center Stage undertook an extensive transformation project. As the structural engineer of record, we designed structural modifications to support a major...
With over 50,000 runners in 2014, the TCS New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world. Turning city streets into a raceday event requires eye-catching graphics and signage. SGH evaluated the structural design for...
The Nablus Sports Arena, sponsored in part by USAID, is a multi-sport and fitness complex planned for Nablus residents and area sports clubs. The arena was designed to include a 1700-seat basketball court that could accommodate a variety of other...
The Sacramento Kings’ new arena is in the heart of downtown Sacramento. To tie the building to the surrounding neighborhood, the arena’s design blends inside and out with large overhead doors, an outdoor terrace, and aluminum cladding...
The Boston Red Sox wanted an urban garden on their stadium roof to grow produce for the ball park’s restaurants. Fenway Farms, which reflects the team’s commitment to sustainability, is located on a triangular section of steel-framed...
Let the Public Play, a project administered by the Cambridge Arts Council, brings playful environments to the city’s parks and playgrounds. As part of this project, Adam Simha, a Cambridge-based artist and metalsmith, designed Tubular Bells...
Created by Ohad Meromi from cast silicon bronze and painted bright pink, the Sunbather enlivens Jackson Avenue in Long Island City. The artwork was commissioned by New York City’s Department of Cultural Affairs’ Percent for Art...
The existing Ferris wheel has been an iconic symbol of Chicago’s Navy Pier for many years. In 2015, the mayor and pier officials announced plans to replace the Ferris wheel with a larger one. SGH assisted James McHugh Construction Co. by...
Located within the planned community of Bahria Town Karachi, Bahria Sports City will offer its residents numerous sport and fitness facilities. One of the city’s features will be a new cricket stadium. With 25,000 seats, the Rafi Cricket...
Built in 1963, the Miami Marine Stadium is an iconic modernist landmark on the Miami
waterfront. The 6566-seat cast-in-place concrete stadium has a footprint of approximately 125 x
330 ft (38 x 100 m). The eight-bay, origami-like...
Abstract: There are many issues to consider when designing a natatorium, including the choice of structural systems, building enclosure components, mechanical systems, and the operation of adjacent spaces in multi-use facilities. The intent of...
By: Trautner, Christopher, Rasko Ojdrovic, Schafer, Benjamin W., Jones, Nicholas P.
Abstract: In May 2009, a practice facility used by the Dallas Cowboys collapsed during a storm that had wind speeds less severe than the nominal wind speed for which the structure was designed. An investigation of the collapse detailed several...
Abstract: This paper describes an evaluation of the lateral load-resisting system of an existing monolithic, cast-in-place, reinforced concrete (RC) stadium structure completed in the early 1930s. A major renovation/expansion of the stadium...
Abstract: Built in 1963 on the Miami, FL, waterfront, Miami Marine Stadium features a concrete hyperbolic paraboloid roof, one of the longest non-truss cantilever roof spans in the world. About one-third of the stadium is built over the water on...
Online content only|Abstract: The five articles that precede this article discussed the unique design parameters associated with high humidity and low temperature buildings such as swimming pools and ice rinks. These buildings are much less...
Abstract: Natatoriums, especially those in cold climates, are highly susceptible to moisture-related problems. Interior moisture levels in natatoriums are extreme, with dew points ranging from 15.5 to 21 C (60 to 70 F). At these elevated moisture...
Online content only|Abstract: Ice rinks present several unique challenges for designers, all stemming from the fact that the floor of the rink is maintained at below-freezing temperatures while the remainder of the building is kept much warmer.|...
Natatoriums, particularly when located in cold climates, are among the most challenging building types for architects and engineers. Interior moisture levels are extremely high, with dew points ranging from 60°F to 70°F. At these levels,...