The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Is A Civil Engineering Marvel
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…...
Solar Roadways May Become A Tremendous Source Of Renewable Energy
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...
River Rouge Factory Living Roof. Reducing The Urban Heat Island Effect
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...
The Tiny Home Craze Is Hugely Popular In The U.S
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...
Sustainability In Action. The Subaru Zero Landfill.
Thanks to Zero Landfill, There’s No Need to be “Down in the Dumps”! Building automobiles of any type is among the least eco-friendly things one can imagine. The multitude of industrial processes, such as stamping, pressing, machining, and welding create the...
