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?...
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...
