Study, Design, and Improve the Future of Buildings With a Graduate Certificate in Building Design From MTU. Building engineers are the foundation of any modern society. From evaluating structures, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Intelligent networked sensors enable real-time, occupancy-based energy consumption to reduce waste in lighting, climate control and other systems. As companies pursue sustainability strategies, ...

College of Engineering faculty focus on practical research needs in bridge engineering related to resiliency and sustainability, and evaluation of aging transportation infrastructure. These faculty ...

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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 ...