Every job comes with risks, but some jobs are much more dangerous than others. A retail worker stocking shelves could slip and fall. But a firefighter or cell tower climber could encounter a dangerous situation or health issue when help is too far away for anyone to notice. Worker safety is the reason why Honeywell…
DetailsIs there anyone whose name is more closely related to home improvement than Bob Vila? Since 1979, his expertise has helped take green building from a fringe idea to the mainstream. Younger folks might not even realize that he helped put the now-famous show This Old House on the map. He’s made a career of…
DetailsIn a world where the climate is anything but stable and energy conservation is on everyone’s mind, the U.S. Department of Energy challenges college-level design and build teams to create energy efficient, affordable and good-looking solar-powered homes in its Solar Decathlon competition. This year’s winner is SU+RE House, a project by Stevens Institute of Technology.…
DetailsEveryone talks about leadership. It’s important for taking your career, your department and even your whole firm in the right direction. But have you ever given any thought to “followership?” Sure, it’s not really a word. But maybe it should be. While everyone is busy thinking about personal advancement and being a team leader, being…
DetailsIt’s a sad fact of life that tall buildings, especially glass ones, act as dangerous obstacles for bird populations. They’re directly in the line of flight, and they’re often nearly invisible until it’s too late. But instead of accepting the unfortunate demise of so many birds as a hazard of the urban landscape, a new…
DetailsWhat could be better than a floating version of the perfect vacation home in a sunny, warm climate? How about one that’s off the proverbial grid and totally self-sufficient? The Floatwing is a floating dream home that’s not just designed with a low carbon footprint and made for efficiency. It produces more energy than it…
DetailsWhile things like global positioning systems (GPS) and computerized geographic information systems (GIS) have revolutionized surveying, the basic principles of surveying remain the same: accurate measurement of a point and authoritative, in-field verification of that spot. Bill Rushing, vice president R&D with Berntsen, says “Even with advances in technology those principles and the need for…
DetailsWhat’s quieter than any quiet that you know? That’s not a trick question. We have our own ideas about what’s really quiet. Sometimes being under a still body of water, like a swimming pool, can give the sensation of total quiet. And some noise-canceling headphones do the same. But engineers at Eckel Noise Control Technologies…
DetailsIt started out as a great idea. Improve Chicago’s public housing, making buildings and neighborhoods safer and more accessible to all. And to a certain degree, that’s what has happened. But like any highly ambitious project, unforeseen roadblocks cause delays and can even stop progress in its tracks. But the city isn’t finished yet. Although…
DetailsZac Johnson is a marketing expert who helps online brands and businesses get the most out of their data and marketing efforts. Read more through his blog. To further your career as an architect, you’ll need to make sure your expertise is available through the internet at all times. Even if your business or brand…
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