Maybe they’re beautiful. Or maybe they’re not, at least not at the moment. What good are old buildings anyway when a new building can be created from the ground up with the most sophisticated elements imaginable? Historic buildings might not be cutting edge, but they’re plenty important for so many reasons, from aesthetics and culture…
DetailsEnvironmental engineering has nearly always existed, and it’s still being perfected. Centuries ago, humans looked for and found ways to make life better, and the aim still continues. From the earliest care for waterways to ridding cities of pollution and disease, it might not always have seemed at first like engineering. And some might not…
DetailsTo some people, the most impressive Victorian home is gauche and over the top. To others, the streamlined appearance of mid-century design leaves the palate with a sour taste. “Ugly” is a relative term, but eventually even the most hated architecture finds its place in history. Some even find a following. Nearly every city has…
DetailsShifting from 2D to 3D can make even the most saintly of designer go a little bit batty. What’s worse is when the original designer isn’t available anymore and you’re left on your own to untangle what Engineering.com calls a “crazy array of formats,” and all on the tightest deadlines imaginable. Because nothing can ever…
DetailsHave we turned a corner in robot technology? If the engineers at Boston Dynamics have anything to say about it, the answer is an emphatic “Yes!” But all of this progress doesn’t just happen in a lab. Sometimes it comes down to a good old-fashioned rumble, man to robotic man. Boston Dynamics Builds Advanced Robots…
DetailsArchitecture is a product of the culture that it was designed for. And architects, being inherent problem solvers, typically seek to design spaces for the times and the people who will use them. They don’t just design buildings that are sturdy and strong. They create environments where people will benefit in different ways now and…
DetailsColors affect mood, and angles or curves can elicit an edgy or calm response. The argument about the ability of your surroundings to affect behavior isn’t a new one, even if some outdated theories have proven to be less than perfect. A building probably won’t make you healthy, but it can make you sick. And…
DetailsLorena Brockman is a blogger for JennsBlahBlahBlog.com and has notable know-how in blogging, health, the construction business, and has been deemed “Greatest Auntie Ever” by many. To learn more about Lorena, visit her company’s blog at JennsBlahBlahBlog.com. Water is essential for survival. When a water source becomes undrinkable , how can it be fixed? A…
DetailsThe city: Philadelphia. The dates: May 19 – 21. When an AIA conference kicks off at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with Kevin Spacey, you know that you’ve got to be there. The American Institute of Architects 2016 conference promises to be something just beyond extraordinary. The venue, the speakers, the overall experience – it’s not…
DetailsGray. The word even sounds gloomy and depressing. It doesn’t help that it’s associated with bad weather and sad moods. But it’s also one of the hottest colors in interiors around the world right now. What’s up with this new love for the color of sadness? It’s all in how you use it. And in…
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