Acquire the ability to perform design tasks for building structures. Study advanced connections, complex structures, and system-level building design. Learn advanced techniques to evaluate structures ...

One of the most challenging issues that a building systems engineer confronts is the need to create an environment that meets stringent temperature and humidity requirements in a location that’s not ...

Indoor air quality is a global concern, given the significant time people spend indoors and its impact on respiratory health. Professor John Z. Zhai, an expert in building systems engineering and ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Building occupants rarely think about the mechanical ...

Earn Your Graduate Certificate in Timber Building Design at One of the Best Structural Engineering Schools in the Nation. Sustainable construction is the use of renewable and recyclable materials in ...

Building facades are no longer simple exterior walls. In modern architecture, the facade is a highly engineered system that controls light, heat, safety, and visual identity. It is the first element ...

Some architectural engineering textbooks were too general. Some were overly specific. However, Professor John Zhai has struck the perfect balance with his new book, earning him the College of ...