Engineers are one of the unsung heroes of the design industry. They don't strut around in tailored suits and thick eyeglass frames or discuss the metaphysical meaning of their buildings. They don't bask in the media's spotlight, nor serve as the "face" of a project: the figurehead publicly exalted for all the work. Instead, engineers are the behind-the-scenes guardians: they make sure our buildings stay up and tunnels don't come crashing down. They tend to the nitty-gritty details, the bones and skeletons that make great works possible. Their role may not be as sexy as that of, say, an architect or product designer, but without them doing their job, we'd be metaphorically--and literally--sunk.
This month, we give credit to the engineers. We start with a piece about aerospace engineer Rick Smith, who serves as Richard Serra's "digital guru," helping the artist create the twisting, torquing pieces for which he is known. Then we move to an interview with William Henry, president of the American Society for Civil Engineers, who discusses how to fix America's aging public works. Next we take a look at a new line of clothing engineered with experimental assembly and digital production methods. We conclude with a fresh selection of articles from our August/September issue, including a profile of two abodes that house three generations of a family; the NEA's new program on regional planning; and a material that combines the richness of Venetian plaster with the lightweight convenience of wallpaper."
that is ridiculous, unless their next issue is dedicated to the intern or the project manager. these projects take the collective brain power of several human beings.
and besides who said engineers don't get enough credit their names are on the drawings just look at Cecil Balmond
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It's good to see engineers get a little bit of credit for the contributions that they bring to the table.
In the Metropolis newsletter, received via email, "
Engineers are one of the unsung heroes of the design industry. They don't strut around in tailored suits and thick eyeglass frames or discuss the metaphysical meaning of their buildings. They don't bask in the media's spotlight, nor serve as the "face" of a project: the figurehead publicly exalted for all the work. Instead, engineers are the behind-the-scenes guardians: they make sure our buildings stay up and tunnels don't come crashing down. They tend to the nitty-gritty details, the bones and skeletons that make great works possible. Their role may not be as sexy as that of, say, an architect or product designer, but without them doing their job, we'd be metaphorically--and literally--sunk.
This month, we give credit to the engineers. We start with a piece about aerospace engineer Rick Smith, who serves as Richard Serra's "digital guru," helping the artist create the twisting, torquing pieces for which he is known. Then we move to an interview with William Henry, president of the American Society for Civil Engineers, who discusses how to fix America's aging public works. Next we take a look at a new line of clothing engineered with experimental assembly and digital production methods. We conclude with a fresh selection of articles from our August/September issue, including a profile of two abodes that house three generations of a family; the NEA's new program on regional planning; and a material that combines the richness of Venetian plaster with the lightweight convenience of wallpaper."
Julie Taraska
Editor, metropolismag.com
that is ridiculous, unless their next issue is dedicated to the intern or the project manager. these projects take the collective brain power of several human beings.
and besides who said engineers don't get enough credit their names are on the drawings just look at Cecil Balmond
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