by creedla | Aug 17, 2017 | Environmental News
It’s the stuff of nightmares… Fire in a high-rise building. Regardless of where one lives in the world, tall buildings exist and they all share one disconcerting characteristic… Above a certain height, ladders and fire cannons are unable to reach both the fire...
by creedla | Aug 11, 2017 | Environmental News
A number of months ago, the History of Concrete provided an overview of how something so inherently simple played a crucial role in the development of our modern world. Most people know that the ancient Romans mastered the use of this material as evidenced by the fact...
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 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 | 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...
