The dreaded broken circuit. It’s no respecter of device, and certainly no respecter of the device’s cost. In fact, it seems that when you pay a lot for a piece of electronic equipment, your chances of dropping it on a concrete driveway and spelling total doom increase tenfold. Its the plague of electronics, and one…
DetailsWhere would you like to go for lunch? How about London? If it seems too far, what if you knew that you’d be back home again in time for dinner? Airbus might not aim to be the latest transatlantic taxi service to your favorite restaurant. But if the future is as bright as they see…
DetailsThere’s hardly a computer anywhere that doesn’t have a copy of Adobe Photoshop, its free cousin GNU Imagine Manipulation Program (GIMP), or another editing program that lets users tweak digital images to perfection. People use them every day, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that a lot of architecture images fall under the digital…
DetailsNo part of a building could really be identified as unimportant. But no other part of any building is as vital as its roof. It’s the first line of defense against the elements, and it can aid in climate control. A good roof can help extend the life of the building, and a bad one…
DetailsTalk about waiting until the last minute. Holiday gift giving is in full swing, but there’s still a little time left to buy a fellow architect (or aspiring one) a gift that nods to the profession. Some gifts are practical, and some are fun. Some aren’t cheap, and some fit anyone’s budget. If you’re still…
DetailsSolar arrays are already well known as a clean way to produce consumable energy from a practically limitless source, and now they’re getting even better. Of course, the supply is not really limitless, but 5 billion years is an awfully long time. We’re probably safe for at least a few generations. Manchester England is set…
DetailsIf you’re a metalhead, or even if you’re not, the latest band to hit the scene is probably unlike anything else that you’ve ever seen outside of a sci-fi movie. “Compressorhead” might sound like the name of an ordinary rock band, but this one has something a little bit different. All of the members of…
DetailsEverywhere you go, water bottles are tossed in trash cans which end up in landfills, which take many, many years to decompose. Worse, they land on the side of the highway. Alternatively, bottles find their way to recycling centers, but recycling brings its own set of problems. Enter the edible water bottle. Disappointed by the…
DetailsWhat if robots were the answer to some of the greatest environmental messes that humans and Mother Nature could stir up? That might be the case, if the University of Bristol (UK) succeeds in moving one of their newest experimental designs forward into production. The Row-Bot has a clever name, and it’s also got a…
DetailsEngineers and architects have the opportunity to help populations not only in their own communities, but also around the world. “As technical professionals, we have a very practical skill and ability to make a tangible difference in the lives of so many,” says Wesley Meier, program director for Compatible Technology International (CTI), a nonprofit that…
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