December 1999

A New Twist on Domed Design
The design of a new airport terminal at Ronald Regan Washington National Airport is evocative of the nearby historic federal buildings (176KB PDF)

Isolated Problem
A new research center at Missouri's Botanical Garden in St. Louis utilizes base isolation for earthquake protection (82KB PDF)

New Alternative To Flat Plate Construction
A new proprietary steel system presents a cost effective alternative for residential design. (148KB PDF)

Off The Beam
By Scott Melnick

Poetry And Construction
One unique project explores the limits of steel plate through bending and punching, creating in the process a view of the world that changes from every angle. (333KB PDF)

Synthesizing Form And Function
The Damen Avenue Arch Bridge was not simply an innovative engineering feat, but also a success as a new neighborhood landmark. (165KB PDF)

The Connection Man
Dave Ricker's insights are still the "last word" in the industry. (56KB PDF)