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…
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…
Perryn 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…
Despite 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,”…
Architects 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…
Maybe 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,…
Does earning 12 professional development hours in a sunny, southern location during the month of June sound like a great opportunity? Then the Multi-State Engineering Conference deserves a spot on your calendar. This year, the Louisiana Engineering Society hosts the conference, which is located at the Sandestin Resort in Destin, Florida, June 28 –…
View image | gettyimages.com Michael Graves remains one of the most beloved icons of architecture and design. You can scarce consider the postmodern movement without thinking about one of its biggest architectural icons, Michael Graves. Sadly, this month marks the end of an era; but what he left behind is a true legacy. Graves’…
