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)
From CAD to BIM
10/2009Dan Schinler presents "From CAD to BIM" in a SEARI panel discussion on the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) by structural engineers. (read more > flyer )
6 projects currently in Construction
08/2009Structures Workshop has 6 projects currently in construction: The Box Office, the QuincyResidence, 18 Imperial Addition, Carter School Canopy, the NY Barn, and Court Square.
New York Barn
07/2009New York Barn is under construction.
Box Office breaks ground
06/2009Box Office breaks ground with ceremony with Mayor of Providence. For more information see the following news links...Inhabitat “Box Office Shipping Container Office" and in Projo "New building should work inside the box"
Revit 2010 Essentials
04/2009Completed Autodesk Official Training Guide – Revit 2010 Essentials
URI Glass Entrance Canopy Erected
Stainless Steel for URI Glass Entrance Canopy Erected
IFAW wins 6 Awards
International Fund for Animal Welfare http://www.structuresworkshop.com/07000ifaw.html
ARCH: designLAB Architects
ENG: Odeh Engineers (Erik Nelson / Project Manager)
LOC: Cape Cod, MA
Linkded Hybrid Wins Best Tall building Overall from CTBUH
ARCH: Steven Holl Architects and Capital Group (Li Hu / Project Manager) ENG: Guy Nordenson and Associates and CABR (Erik A Nelson / Project Manager)
http://www.structuresworkshop.com/07000linkedhybrid.html
CLIENT: Modern Group
LOC: Beijing, Rep of CHINA
AWARDS
AIA NEW YORK CHAPTER SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AWARD, USA, 2008
CTBUH 2009 BEST TALL BUILDING IN ASIA AND AUSTRALIA, USA, 2009
CTBUH 2009 BEST TALL BUILDING OVERALL, USA, 2009
ARCHITECTURAL RECORD CHINA, "GOOD DESIGN IS GOOD BUSINESS" AWARD
BEST RESIDENTIAL PROJECT, USA, 2010
BIM and the Structural Engineering Community
12/2008Published “BIM and the Structural Engineering Community” December 2008 Structure Magazine
Form Finding Techniques in Practice
10/2008Structures Workshop Presents "Form Finding Techniques in Practice" MIT Civil Engineering Department Seminar Series
VP of SEARI
09/2008Erik Nelson becomes Vice President of the Structural Engineering Association of Rhode Island (SEARI)
Sentosa Crane Ballet
Truss design supporting calculations completed for Sentosa Crane Ballet
Now Licensed in New Hampshire
Structures Workshop obtained a license in New Hampshire and are now licenced in RI, CT, MA, WI, NY and NH.
Twilight of the Idols
07/2008Published “Twilight of the Idols” Modern Steel Construction Magazine
Lincoln Center Hypar Roof
Steel completed and topping out ceremony on Lincoln Center Hypar Roof
The Structure that Sings
03/2008Published “The Structure that Sings” March 2008 Structure Magazine
Infinite Load Path?
10/2007Published “Infinite Load Path?” October 2007 Structure Magazine
Participation Mystique
05/2007Published “Participation Mystique” May 2007 Structure Magazine