Tag Archives: Research

Research projects tackle biophilic design

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Upjohn Research Initiative has announced $100,000 in grants to be divided between four applied research projects, touching on biophilic spaces, biodiversity, and 3D printing. Judged by a double-blind peer review process, the initiative is designed to provide base funds for projects expected to be completed within an 18-month period.

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Research grant to further wind design of buildings

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) received a research grant in the amount of $150,000 from the Charles Pankow Foundation, which will go toward the development, writing, and publishing of the institute’s “Pre-Standard for Performance-Based Design for Wind (Pre-Standard).”

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Building support for safe wood construction

In response to concerns about fire and seismic safety as it relates to wood construction, industry-driven group Think Wood continues to build resources in its Think Wood Research Library supporting the application of softwood lumber in residential and nonresidential building projects.

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