The Monadnock Building in Chicago began construction in 1891 and is still in use today. The building features a somber facade without ornamentation and a colossal height - at the time - of 16 floors.

Brick is a traditional building material that enhances durability, versatility, and the aesthetic appeal of building design. Used in construction for thousands of years, contemporary architecture ...

Our online Master of Science in Civil Engineering degree program prepares you to design, build, analyze, and lead advanced civil and structural engineering projects anywhere in the world. The program ...

The relationship between architects and masonry design has undergone a fundamental shift. Traditionally, architects could rely on builders and specialist subcontractors to sort out the technical ...

AMERICAN authors have been very active of late years in the production of comprehensive treatises on various aspects of structural theory and design. Prof. Swain, who is professor of civil engineering ...