Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or digging massive tunnels, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board. See more »

When it came to building or improving things, the ancient Romans really knew their stuff. Which cool engineering tricks did they pass along to us? See more »

Over the centuries, some of the most breathtaking buildings on Earth have been restored many times. Whether repairs were needed, designs were updated or needs changed, big bucks were spent to make them happen. See more »

It's always been a dilemma for humans: how to move that super-heavy object to a new place. But we always seem to find a way, don't we? See more »

You may see most bridges as those things you cross on your way to somewhere else, but where would you be if one collapsed? We've figured out 10 reasons why the worst happens. See more »

One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it? See more »

You might associate green architecture with plastic rain barrels or ugly solar panels, but green design has come a long way. Green architecture can be gorgeous, as we'll see in this article. See more »

Jenga seems like such a simple game -- all you have to do is keep a tower of wooden blocks from toppling over. It may be simple, but it's anchored by several complex structural engineering concepts. See more »

Playing with Lego blocks isn't just child's play. In fact, these blocks and products present a hands-on opportunity to learn the basics of structural engineering. See more »

You might consider it a feat of strength when you haul a particularly weighty and cumbersome armful of groceries into the house, but that's a drop in the bucket compared to the dramatically heavy loads these powerhouses can handle. See more »