Mixed-Use Residential Maximizes Urban Experience

The genesis for the mixed-use residential Ellen Browning Building arose when a group of close friends considered how they could preserve their relationships during their last years. Co-housing, with its spirit of community and shared living spaces, provided the answer. By developing their own residential building, the friends would be able to balance togetherness with […]

When Stairs Survive a Catastrophic Seismic Event

Developed alongside industry experts and structural engineers, DriftReadyTM Stairs from the curious minds at Construction Specialties are the latest innovation in seismic resilience. Sponsored by: Courtesy Construction Specialties For more than fifty years, Construction Specialties has led the way in solving challenges that seismic activity poses to the built environment. They started with expansion joints, […]

Texas A&M Researchers Develop Alternative Adhesive for Wearable Medical Devices

Wearable healthcare devices, such as glucose monitors and heart monitors, are popular due to their ability to gather real-time data that supports users’ health and safety. Despite their benefits, these devices must often be worn on the arms or chest for a long period of time. They can irritate the skin, cause allergic reactions, and […]