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Funicular Structures: The Art of Building Efficiently

We are pleased to announce the release of Funicular Structures: The Art of Building Efficiently, authored by Prof. Damon Bolhassani, Assistant Professor of Architecture and Director of the Advanced Building Construction Lab (ABC Lab) at The City College of New York (CCNY). This book provides an in-depth exploration of funicular structures — structural systems designed

A head-and-shoulders portrait of Jerome Haferd, a man with short dark curly hair, looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a dark jacket with a tan or olive-colored collar, and a dark shirt underneath. He is positioned against a textured brown wall, which appears to be part of a building.

Prof. Jerome Haferd receives major honors

Prof. Jerome Haferd is the recipient of two honors, a fellowship from United States Artists and selection by the 2025 U.S. Pavilion to participate in the upcoming Venice Biennale. Fifty artists and collectives make up the 2025 USA Fellow cohort. The national award chose awardees based on their groundbreaking artistic visions and unique perspectives within their field. The fellowship is awarded through a

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Prof. Jerome Haferd receives major honors