 FIRM SERVICES PROJECTS NEWS CAREERS CONTACT Newsletter Languages English NEWS BLOG Latest Blogs  TYPE BLOG EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY IN THE NEWS PERSPECTIVES PRESS RELEASES PROJECT UPDATE CATEGORY AWARDS EVENTS FIRM PEOPLE PERSPECTIVES PROJECTS TECHNICAL PAPER SERVICE FACADES FORENSICS PROPERTY LOSS CONSULTING RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES STRUCTURAL DESIGN OFFICES PLAINVILLE HOUSTON DUBAI AUSTIN CHICAGO ABU DHABI MEDELLÍN BOSTON LAS VEGAS NEW HAVEN SAN FRANCISCO MIAMI NEW YORK Blog | Perspectives 01/30/2019 Preparing for a Polar Vortex: How Building Operators Can Prevent Costly Damage to Mechanical Systems The polar vortex in the Midwest and Northeast United States has delivered record low temperatures not seen in these regions for decades. Building operators must ensure that all equipment installed to protect mechanical systems is functioning properly to prevent costly damage following the brutal cold. READ MORE Blog | Project Update 12/28/2017 Project Spotlight | Madison Square Park Tower Madison Square Park Tower is a 61-story residential high-rise that reaches 777 feet at its pinnacle. The building incorporates a large cantilever, shifting floor plates, and a 1.2 million pound damper to reduce building accelerations. READ MORE Blog | Perspectives 02/19/2017 What is Property Loss Consulting? An overview of DeSimone's Property Loss Consulting practice. READ MORE Blog | Project Update 02/17/2017 Carolingia Electric Substation – Guatemala City, Guatemala DeSimone’s Colombia office recently rendered structural design services for the Carolingia Electric Substation. The firm’s contributions mark the beginning of an expansion of services into Latin American infrastructure and bridge sectors. READ MORE Blog | Project Update 10/17/2016 Project Spotlight | Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club The Surf Club is a new hotel and residential project that is built over and around the restored portions of an exclusive private club originally constructed in the 1930s. To preserve the historic structure, several unique and innovative structural techniques were utilized in this project. READ MORE Blog | Perspectives 09/28/2016 170 Amsterdam – Bridging Structural Solutions and Style An in-depth look at the design strategies behind DeSimone's 170 Amsterdam, an award-winning, residential building in New York City. READ MORE Blog | Perspectives 07/12/2016 Sustainability Across the Globe – South America and Middle East Following our last post on understanding sustainability across the United States, we will focus on sustainability in South America and Middle East. READ MORE Blog | Perspectives 06/22/2016 Sustainability Across the Globe – U.S. While we have observed ways in which structural engineers achieve sustainability, it remains important that we holistically understand the purpose of sustainability. READ MORE Blog | Perspectives 01/21/2016 Material Selection and Structural Sustainability While the green building movement continues to rapidly gain steam, building owners, architects, engineers and contractors have adapted their best practices to the ever-evolving sustainable design standards. READ MORE Blog | Perspectives 05/07/2015 Engineering Challenges of the Luxury Condo Boom DeSimone has embarked on a series of notable residential projects including 220 Central Park South, 50 West, 100 East 53rd Street, and 1000 Museum Tower. READ MORE Load More + © 2020 DeSimone Terms + Conditions Contact Us Careers Site Map