Articles tagged with Architectural Design
Researchers are developing ways to empower consumers and transit service providers in designing accessible transportation equipment, information services, and physical environments. A new Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) will focus on creating a public Web site where riders can report on their experiences and collabora...
The University of Cincinnati's CERHAS project is rebuilding the lost structures and interiors of the Shaker community using virtual reconstruction technology. The goal is to preserve the unique architectural legacy of the Shakers, which has had a lasting impact on American architecture and design.
University of Michigan researchers develop new computer program and analysis method to identify smaller wave combinations as major contributors to ship damage. The approach goes against traditional simulations that focus on individual wave height.
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will present five awards for key contributions to space science and technology during the AIAA SPACE 2007 Conference & Exposition. Burt Rutan will be recognized as the AIAA Engineer of the Year for his innovations in access to space.
Kiley M. Rode, a senior at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been awarded the highly competitive SOM Engineering Fellowship to travel to Europe and study aesthetic structures. She is also working on a critical project for her senior design thesis, exploring the renovation of Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim Museum of New York City.
The MONARCH system-on-a-chip demonstrates exceptional compute capacity, flexible data bandwidth capability, and beyond state-of-the-art power efficiency. It has been shown to provide sustained throughput of 64 gigaflops in preliminary tests.
The Ballistic Deflection Transistor (BDT) uses a new design to bounce electrons around like billiards, producing far less heat and running faster than traditional transistors. The BDT should enable speeds of terahertz, a thousand times faster than today's desktop transistors.
Researchers develop novel nanoscale architectures using spin-wave buses for efficient interconnectivity and low power consumption. The breakthrough enables the design of fully interconnected networks of processors on a single chip, overcoming current limitations in spintronic architectures.
Virginia Tech and two other universities partner to analyze codes, practices, and policies of 31 counties within the James River Basin. The project aims to encourage environmentally friendly development practices, promoting a cleaner and healthier river ecosystem.
The MIT team uses particle-spring systems to create three-dimensional designs that can find a structure's most efficient form in minutes. Historically, finding new structural forms required physical means, but this method offers a more efficient and sustainable approach.
The New Jersey Institute of Technology received the Donald T. Dust Recognition Award for its successful two-year, $13-million restoration of Eberhardt Hall, a 35,000-square-foot Gothic Victorian castle built in 1857. The university preserved original architectural details and materials while modernizing amenities.
The University of Houston's Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture is designing a research facility on the Greenland Summit. The UH team will conduct site evaluations and initiate tests of an experimental scale mockup station to refine the design.
A UCI professor has developed a method to measure the relationship between environment and mental well-being, finding that natural features like water and flowers are most beneficial for mental health. The study suggests that designing landscapes with these elements can enhance overall quality of life.
The NIH is funding a five-year study to assess the impact of local design and transportation changes on physical activity and obesity. The goal is to determine if simple changes in the built environment can enhance physical activity and reduce obesity for residents.
A new thermodynamic theory, Constructal Law, enables designers to balance flow resistances in complex systems, leading to more efficient designs. The law provides a mental vision of design evolution and helps engineers make informed decisions about resources and money.
Harvard chemist Harold Corey has made thousands of complex chemical structures, leading to medicines like Celebrex, Singulair, and Xalatan with sales over $10 billion annually. His approach of mentally dissecting molecules into simple building blocks is now a standard in academic and commercial research.
A computer scientist at Virginia Tech has designed an innovative software framework called iDesign to enhance the virtual environment experience for designers. The framework is being used to develop immersive design applications in structural engineering, interior design, and architectural design.
Researchers have found that traditional Chinese approaches combined with modern techniques can provide the same living conditions as high-rise structures while reducing energy consumption. The design incorporates natural ventilation, solar heating, and green spaces to create a comfortable and sustainable living environment.
Researchers create DOAS system that separates fresh air supply from cooling and heating functions, reducing carryover of recirculated air and eliminating damp spots. This approach could save $2 per square foot in new construction and reduce operating costs by up to 60-70%.
Researchers propose a novel design strategy to reduce interference in compact electronic circuits, enabling engineers to predict performance before building prototypes. The method takes into account two key factors: overlapping wires and current direction.