The achievement of CO 2 neutral construction constitutes the most important challenge for the building industry in the 21st century. Speed, durability and resource efficiency are of increasing ...

Department of Architecture, Kyoto Arts and Crafts University, Kyoto, Japan Passive dampers play a key role in the smart and reliable design of building structures under uncertain earthquake loading.

Facade lightings are illuminations provided to structures to highlight their architectural features and create a picturesque effect. The lights enhance the individual building features and aesthetic ...

A structure comprises several components that are connected to one another and function to transfer the loads to the soil successfully. Modern structural engineering offers a broad and in-depth body ...

Abstract: Knowing the structure of a wall, ceiling or floor, as well as the location of enclosed hollows, cavities or pipes, is very beneficial for various applications. In this paper the potential of ...