building

The Ed Roberts Campus features a ramp for access to the second floor. Photo: Bloomberg
Habitat

Creating more accessible, inclusive buildings

As the US debates where to invest in infrastructure, architects and disability advocates say the principles of universal design will benefit everyone

In this satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows from left, overview of Greenville, Calif., before the wildfires on Oct. 31, 2018 and overview of Greenville, during the Dixie Wildfires on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. California’s largest single wildfire in recorded history is running through forestlands as fire crews try to protect rural communities from flames that have destroyed hundreds of homes. Photo : UNB/AP
USA

Nearly 900 buildings destroyed by massive California fire

A bunk bed is seen in a partially collapsed building in Surfside near Miami Beach, Florida, U.S., June 24, 2021. REUTERS/Marco Bello
USA

Engineer found structural damage years before Florida building collapsed; rescue effort continues

Broad Group has said the building is earthquake resistant and can also be disassembled and moved to another location.(Screengrab taken from Broad Group's YouTube video. ) Photo: Hindustan Times
South Asia

Chinese developer builds 10-storey building in Changsha in just over 28 hours

The students at Niketan Foundation are introduced to special education but there are no grades like formal schools. Photo: Courtesy
Panorama

Niketan Foundation: Building an ecosystem for special children

File photo of DNCC Mayor Md Atiqul Islam
Bangladesh

No trade license for buildings without fire safety: DNCC Mayor

People inspect the area where a building was collapsed in Gesr al-Suez, Cairo, Egypt March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Mai Shams El-Din
World+Biz

Building collapse in Cairo leaves five dead

Aftermath of an under construction building's roof collapse in Chattogram. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Under construction building’s roof collapse leaves 6 injured in Ctg

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Photo: PMO
Bangladesh

Building forces to protect independence, sovereignty: PM Hasina

PHOTO: NOOR-A-ALAM
Habitat

Nahas Ahmed Khalil: I hope I do not have a signature style

Anna heringer's 'anandaloy' is a mud and bamboo community center in Bangladesh. Photo/Courtesy
Features

Traditional building, farming method to solve problems in 21st century

Saving an old building to add value to a university heritage
Habitat

Saving an old building to add value to a university heritage

If DAP is approved, no more new buildings will be permitted, violating the height ceiling. Photo: Collected
Panorama

Building heights: Is the cap rational?