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?...
by creedla | Jun 29, 2017 | Environmental News, Transit-Oriented Development
Solar Roadways Give New Meaning to the Phrase “SUNday Drive”! As many people know, asphalt roadways absorb a lot of heat as a result of their black color. The incessant baking they endure became a source of inspiration for a couple of enterprising engineers who...
by creedla | Jun 23, 2017 | Environmental News, Green Construction
Ford Motor Company has a living roof on its River Rouge facility which serves a number of useful purposes. Most of Henry Ford’s accomplishments took place at a gargantuan facility called the River Rouge Factory. At a mile long and 1.5 miles wide, there is 16 million...
by creedla | Jun 8, 2017 | Architecture, Environmental News
Livin’ Small. The Tiny House Craze. Consider the following… The average American home is almost 2400 ft2 in size. However, the tiny home craze that took the U.S. by storm during the height of the Great Recession remains as popular as ever despite the vastly...
