Achieving the LEED Platinum designation in building is feasible without overburdening structural design requirements, as exemplified by in the construction of the Student Services Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.   http://www.gostructural.com/magazine-article-gostructural.com-1-2012-leed_platinum_and_the_structural_engineer-8673.html   • Post-tensioned beams used as solution for … [Read more...]