Erik will be heading to Monterrey, Mexico as an invited speaker at the EDIFICIA conference in early November at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM). ITESM is widely considered the largest and most prestigious private engineering university in Latin America. “EDIFICA 2011: XVIII International Civil Engineering Symposium” includes conferences and workshops to improve future Mexico’s infrastructure and structures and to promote sustainable building technologies. Erik will speak about new construction technologies using his projects such as the Linked Hybrid project, the Jinhua Pavilion , and the Box Office. He will also deliver portions of his Manifesto for Growth throughout his presentation.
Structures Workshop Wins Gold for Box Office!
Structures Workshop wins gold in RI Monthly Magazine's category "2011 Best New Commercial Building in Rhode Island". The Box Office in Providence, RI (TruthBox / Distill Studio / Structures Workshop, Inc.) is a commercial building using 35 stacked shipping containers. For more see http://structuresworkshop.com/08035.html
12 Projects Currently in Construction
Structures Workshop has 12 projects currently in construction - Duxbury Crematory, Wellesley Firehouse Shoring, Wheeler School Renovation, Brown University Prince Lab Dunnage, Congden House, Larch House, Atlantic Yards Canopy, Cole House, UMass Science Lab, Springfield Data Center, Surfside House, and Lehman College Misc Metals.
3 years and 150 projects
07/2011 Structures Workshop celebrates 3 years and 150 projects.
Simple Shear Connections – Not So Simple
04/2011ASCE-SEI Structures Congress Procedings “Simple Shear Connections – Not So Simple”
Making Connections – The Linked Hybrid Project
03/2011Erik Nelson and Guy Nordenson Featured Cover Article in March 2011 Civil Engineering Magazine “Making Connections – The Linked Hybrid Project”
Panel Discussion at AIA-RI on "Revit-BIM"
Structures Workshop participates in panel discussion at AIA-RI on "Revit-BIM"
Lincoln Center Theater Truss
Lincoln Center Theater Truss building successfully erected.
7 Projects in Construction
02/2011Structures Workshop has seven projects in construction (Surside Residence, 640Memorial, Little Compton House, QMA Roof, UMass Lab Science Building Steel Connections, Brown Warren Alpert Erection/Connections, and East River Pier).
Raised the Roof
09/2010We raised the roof on the Bristol House - literally.
The Box Office is on NPR
The Box Office is on NPR radio broadcast nationally.
3 Pro Bono Projects in Construction
3 pro bono projects in construction: The Big Hammock is built in downtown Boston. In addition, the Vartan Gregorian School Canopy and the Drumlin Farm Deck are constructed.
Now Licensed in Illinois
Structures Workshop is now licensed in Illinois.
Practical Seismic Design
05/2010Erik Nelson presents "Practical Seismic Design" A Discussion of the Equivalent lateral Force Procedure using latest updates in IBC 2009 and ASCE 7-05.
SEAM "From the Green Book to the Black"
04/2010Erik Nelson presents "From the Green Book to the Black" at the Structural Engineers Association of Maine, SEAM.
SEAMass "AISC 13th Ed" with Bill Thornton
03/2010Erik Nelson presents "AISC 13th Ed - the New ASD" with Bill Thornton at the Structural Engineers Association of Massachusetts, SeaMASS. (For more informations >SeaMass Flyer).
13 Simple Steps to making Structural Art
Erik Nelson presents "Form Evolution - 13 Simple Steps to making Structural Art" MIT Civil Engineering Department Seminar Series.
Video of Box Office hits You Tube
Structures Workshop obtained a license in Maine
Structures Workshop obtained a license in Maine and are now licenced in RI, CT, MA, WI, NY, NH and ME.
Philosophy and Engineering
11/2009Erik Nelson presents "Philosophy and Engineering" at the annual ASCE conference in Kansas City, MO. He will address the nature of engineering knowledge, including the distinction that is commonly made between theory and practice, and some implications for education. See PDF of Presentation. (read more > asce)