In the latest episode of Engineered Systems’ Percussive Maintenance podcast, we welcome in Marzia Sedino, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, environmental engineer and associate director at SOM. In this interview, Sedino shares the power of self-confidence, discusses the importance of STEM and climate education, defines the professional challenges she’s encountered as a woman in engineering, and more. Episode 11 … Continued
Fazlur Khan’s achievements as a structural engineer will forever be tied to Chicago’s Sears Tower (now called the Willis Tower), the tallest building in the world for a quarter century. But that long reign wasn’t stunt-architecture: The building, completed in 1973, represented a synthesis among structural possibilities, aesthetic exploration, and structural economy. Working with modernity-defining architecture firm SOM, … Continued
To our global community: The past few months have been challenging for everyone. Collectively, we are facing a global crisis unlike anything we have ever seen, and the impact has been felt in every aspect of our lives. As we continue to provide world class service to our clients from our homes instead of our offices, we … Continued
In 2018, the University of Illinois is celebrating its 150th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, the University of Illinois Wind Symphony and Chamber Singers were joined by selected soloists for the debut of Gathering. The composition combines music with a blend of speeches and writings by three prolific University of Illinois alumni, including late SOM partner and structural … Continued
How can we better connect habitat to human health? This Earth Week, join us for a virtual panel on the Wild Mile, a project to transform a human-made branch of the Chicago River into a 17-acre floating eco-park. Panelists from a number of organizations that developed and contributed to this unique effort will discuss the vision to strengthen … Continued
New York is arguably the epicenter of the architectural industry in the United States, with more than 20,000 licensed architects and well over 1,000 firms working in the state. At its heart, New York City (NYC) is home to a thriving community of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers and contractors, with projects ranging from … Continued
On Thursday, March 26th, Design Director Mark Schwettmann participated in “Taking Mixed-Use to the Next Level,” a webinar focused on the challenges and opportunities created by transit-oriented developments (TODs) in San Francisco. The online discussion was hosted by SPUR. The increasing popularity of TODs in the city has led to a surge of proposals for dense, mixed-use developments … Continued
In February, the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) announced a selection of 56 women-led architecture, landscape, engineering, and construction projects from the Los Angeles area to be showcased at the annual Built by Women exhibit, currently scheduled to open May 15 at the A+D Museum in Los Angeles. . . . This year’s all-female jury, … Continued
One Manhattan West and Tianjin CTF Finance Center have received a total of six awards in the 2020 Professional Project Awards, a program hosted by the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). One Manhattan West took home three honors, winning Best Overall Project, an Award of Excellence in Architectural Engineering … Continued
The following excerpt is translated from German. At the Sea-Tac [International Airport] near Seattle, the eastern satellite terminal is connected to the main building by means of a walking bridge. The connection is so high that a Boeing 747 can pass under it. . . . A consortium of the planning offices Skidmore, Owings & … Continued