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

December 15, 2025

Explore how Columbia University’s Milstein Family Tennis Center exemplifies urban athletic facility design, combining vertical strategies, resilient architecture, and sustainable features on a compact Manhattan site.

By Neall Digert, Ph.D., MIES

Aerial view of modern skyscrapers against a vibrant sunset over the Hudson River, showcasing reflections and urban architecture.

40-year study of silicone sealants: Silicone versus alternative chemistries

December 1, 2025

As structural glazing systems become more ambitious and complex, and demands for durability and sustainability continue to rise, the longevity of building materials has never been more critical.

A worker in a neon yellow safety jacket repairs an electrical control box at a busy intersection with vehicles passing by.

Modern defense: Access control for critical sites

November 24, 2025

Securing critical infrastructure is a top priority for many industry and government organizations, including the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), among others.

Codes and standards of power-operated swinging doors

November 3, 2025

This article specifically covers the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) A156.10, Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors, and A156.19, Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Swinging Doors, and the International Building Code (IBC) 2021 Edition, Chapter 11: Accessibility.

Where art meets infrastructure: Glass windscreens as urban storytellers

October 4, 2025

Urban transit systems are evolving to meet growing demands for sustainable, accessible, and visually engaging public transportation. As part of this evolution, thoughtfully designed infrastructure elements such as windscreens play a vital role in improving commuter experiences and fostering community pride.

Fully tempered glass and spontaneous fracture

September 24, 2025

Fully tempered glass offers designers certain advantages over annealed and heat-strengthened glass, including increased strength to resist imposed loads and thermal stresses, as well as a characteristic breakage pattern in a “relatively safe” manner; however, these features come at the cost of increased optical distortion and an often overlooked risk of spontaneous breakage in-service due to nickel sulfide inclusions.

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Tag: Division 08

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

40-year study of silicone sealants: Silicone versus alternative chemistries

Modern defense: Access control for critical sites

Codes and standards of power-operated swinging doors

Where art meets infrastructure: Glass windscreens as urban storytellers

Fully tempered glass and spontaneous fracture

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

40-year study of silicone sealants: Silicone versus alternative chemistries

Modern defense: Access control for critical sites

Codes and standards of power-operated swinging doors

Where art meets infrastructure: Glass windscreens as urban storytellers

Fully tempered glass and spontaneous fracture

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