This spectacular performance venue, which seats 3,600, was carved out of a mountain facing the Persian Gulf. Developed by the Emirate of Sharjah, considered the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates, it was Inspired by Roman amphitheaters and Islamic design but also has 21st century technology features /p>
The International Code Council is proposing a drastic and controversial change that would streamline the development process for its model International Energy Conservation Code.
With mass-timber structures gaining momentum in the U.S., ENR takes a look at some of the largest wooden structures in the world and the future of lumber-based construction.