There are millions of buildings and sutures worldwide where there has been construction cost over runs, lack of Owner's complete satisfaction, design errors, and/or improper functioning. The major reasons have been lack of clear and understandable communication between the Owner and Architect,...

Any list of accomplished, influential environmentalists and preservationists includes Bob Berkebile. Highly regarded by fellow professionals and the recipient of numerous awards, Bob has focused his...

Prof. Mamoru Kawaguchi is one of the most important engineers of our times.

In this interview Ar.Bruce Fairbanks talks about the design methodology adopted by his office with respect to airport design development. He details the design development process and issues of sustainability. Ar Bruce Fairbanks also talks about his foray into architecture as a...

In this interview Prof. Enzo Siviero talks about the basic challenge in structural design. He also elaborates on the various bridge designs that he is undertaking across the world. One very interesting example that he discusses is the Messina Bridge that is being built as a living bridge...

Born in Sarthe, France in1946, he graduated from Ecole Polytechnic in 1967 and from the National School of Bridges and Roads in 1970. He became a Doctor Engineer of the pierre at Marie curie University, Paris in 1973. Between 1974 and 1994 he worked for three years in Tunisia and then in SETRA,...