Rather than criticizing design itself, the report examines the structural flaw in the traditional architect-first model. Plans are created in isolation from construction reality. When theory meets the ...

The dream is flawless execution. It’s messier in reality. Things take a detour somewhere between the blueprint and the ribbon-cutting ceremony. A computation is overlooked. A material exhibits ...

Most building automation failures begin at commissioning, where incomplete system understanding, poor coordination between ...

The field of engineering evolves daily. The marvels of engineering far outweigh the failures/disasters. These failures and/or disasters result when engineers and designers push boundaries by building ...