To an electrical consulting engineer, the necessity of designing an electrical system that functions per the owner’s requirements, adheres to code, and is ...

There are moments when architects take the design process beyond their practice and engage with potential users as design participants. This expands the design framework and makes the input of future ...

Have you ever thought about how and why something was designed? Who was considered a “stakeholder” for the design? And what biases are baked within the process of designing something? These are some ...

Examining the houses that architects designed for themselves can provide insight into their design process, priorities, and philosophy. While often reduced in scale, these personal residences offer a ...

Colleges and universities are navigating technological change, shifting demographics, evolving workforce demands and fluctuating economic conditions. As a university president, I’ve seen how ...

Creating an energy-use model and cost profile early in a project design process—using lightweight tools and resources, such as energy use intensity data and DOE commercial benchmark model data—can ...

Before proceeding with the capstone project, you and your team must understand the broader implications of your design solution. Engineers are responsible for considering each variable in the ...

Design inspiration plays a practical role in daily work. Designers frequently revisit sites of reference when there is a lack ...