Enormous tax breaks for the enormously wealthy might make some people cringe, but if they fall under legislation that’s already in place, what’s the problem? The problem is that the New York legislation in question, known as 421-a, was designed to promote affordable housing in the city. And unfortunately, multi-million-dollar condos can hardly be…
Young, new business owners have a lot on their plate. There are the business startup costs, and then running the business is an ongoing and expensive concern. Factor in personal expenses, particularly housing, and you’ve got a heavy burden for up-and-coming entrepreneurs to bear. Those are the concerns that Arquidromo architects factored into the…
We asked Matt Handal, the self-described mild-mannered Business Development Manager for construction consulting firm Trauner Consulting Services Inc., about his professional background. His response? “It’s an off-white wall. There is a whiteboard on it. Underneath that, there is a bookcase with a bunch of books and research reports my firm wrote.” Touche. With that, Matt…
“The world criticizes the exorbitant tuition fees for a college education in the US. However, this price tag, at the end of the day, is worth every penny if YOU, the student make the most out of your education.” Chemical engineer Laura-Ann Chin If you were to turn on the television today, browse through your…
Shopping in Manhattan always has something new, even the architecture. View image | gettyimages.com Change is a constant in New York City, and the new Valentino flagship store on 5th Avenue is a bold reminder of that fact. In a city as established as New York, it’s sometimes surprising to see how quickly an icon…
What’s happening now could change everything you know about glass. View image | gettyimages.com There’s something about the appeal of glass. It can be manipulated into almost any shape, given any color, and used in applications from mirrors to expansive balcony windows and foot bridges. As an architectural staple, this is one material that’s as…
New technology could help make solar energy accessible to all. View image | gettyimages.com Solar technology is both widely available and expensive, but new research is beginning to change the outlook for the solar industry. Solar clocks and outdoor lighting are relatively cheap, and they’ve been widely available for decades. But solar panels for homes…
In our current economy, companies are trying to do more with less. Every team member – even those who don’t routinely interface with external customers – is asked to contribute directly to the bottom line. For many, including occupations like architecture and engineering, this means being good at the technical aspect of our work is…
While law school used to boast some of the most consistent and aggressive enrollment numbers of any study discipline in the U.S., the times they are a changin’. Engineering appears to be where it’s at now, and apparently with good reason. Engineering is a highly-respected field, and one with so many different concentrations that nearly…
Engineers have the ability to change people’s lives for the better, and that’s just what Rutgers engineering student, Shubham Jain, hoped to accomplish with her submission at this year’s Rutgers research fair. Her work focuses on enhancing the safety of people in busy cities without imposing restrictions or requiring any change of habit on…
