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…
DetailsNew 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…
DetailsIn 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…
DetailsWhile 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…
DetailsEngineers 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…
DetailsPerryn Olson, CCMP, CPSM – president of The Brand Constructors – says the biggest mistake contractors make on their proposals is not going for the win. “Most contractors just tell prospective buyers that they are qualified and capable, instead of positioning themselves as the best and only option,” he says. “A lack of differentiation confuses…
DetailsThe name of a Silicon Valley giant on your resume might be impressive, both to you and anyone else. And there’s no denying that the salary that comes with a job at one of these companies is impressive. But more new engineers are thinking twice about reaching for the stars, and considering what smaller…
DetailsDespite all the ominous headlines about climate change, there are still challenges convincing more “traditional” engineers and architects to move to greener, more sustainable methods and materials, says Dr. Ben Onyido, education coordinator for Climate-KIC. “Sustainability is often perceived as expensive and offering little benefits to a company in return, and this is not true,”…
DetailsArchitects are a forward-thinking bunch. It comes with the territory, as few other fields influence so many people with a single project. There’s beauty, form, function, and also the affect on the community to consider. But what if the community one day turns its back on a structure that’s stood for decades? Many such…
DetailsMaybe you’ve heard about crowdsourcing. It allows someone in need to tap into a much wider community to meet that need. When a lot of people give a little bit, the results can be huge. But what if crowdsourcing merged with architecture? In one of the poorest areas in Mexico, that’s just what happened. Architect,…
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