Earth-clad timber arches shape scenic new pavilion

Pujiang Platform, a viewpoint comprising an arched, earth-covered timber pavilion perched among the hills to the south of Chengdu. Images courtesy Arch-Exist MVRDV has completed construction on the Pujiang Platform, a viewpoint comprising an arched, earth-covered timber pavilion perched among the hills to the south of Chengdu. The project serves as both a visitor destination […]

Building up, not out: Columbia’s vision for resilient urban athletics

Photos courtesy Kingspan Light + Air Designing large-scale athletic facilities in dense urban areas poses distinct challenges. Hemmed in by surrounding development and natural barriers, these structures must adapt to restricted footprints while still delivering safe, high-performance environments suited for intense physical activity. They must also incorporate resilient features that address environmental risks, while simultaneously […]

Enhancing community safety: Effective wildfire mitigation and building practices

By Tony Crimi, P. Eng., MASc. and Antoine Habellion, P.Eng., M.Eng. Photos courtesy ROCKWOOL North America In recent years, wildfire incidents such as the Camp (2018), Eaton (2025), Palisades (2025), and Tubbs Fires (2017) in California, which are collectively the four most destructive fires in the state’s history, have tragically claimed lives and destroyed thousands […]