by creedla | Aug 2, 2017 | Architecture, Environmental News
Burj Khalifa. There’s Tall, and Then There’s TALL! Peter Ellis revolutionized the world when he created Liverpool’s Oriel Chambers (1864), the first building to utilize an iron frame and glass “curtain walls”. This served as the genesis for the world’s first true...
by creedla | Jul 27, 2017 | Environmental News
When Solid Land Isn’t Let’s recall 4th grade science class for a moment… At room temperature, solids behave as solids, liquids behave as liquids, and gases behave as gases. However, earthquakes can temporarily alter that perception of reality in some areas through a...
by creedla | Jul 21, 2017 | Architecture
La Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona is expected to take approximately 144 years to complete The Project of a Lifetime (or Two)… In this day and age of advanced manufacturing techniques, it’s hard to imagine any sort of construction project taking over a...
by creedla | Jul 14, 2017 | Environmental News
Every Little Bit Helps! With summer upon us, a lot of people rely on the marvel of air conditioning to create a cool oasis inside. However, air conditioners consume a lot of electricity as they perform their task. Additionally, homeowners and business owners...
by creedla | Jul 6, 2017 | Architecture, Transit-Oriented Development
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Features Something for Everyone! Imagine driving along a bridge over a large bay. All one sees is water to the left and right of the road deck beyond the sides; only the road ahead provides solace that you’re still on solid gr… Wait?...
