Video: Dream Cube Experience
Posted on May 27th, 2010 by als
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Gimme Shelter: Advancing Affordable Housing
Posted on May 24th, 2010 by axb
Rafael Smith explains his concept for the Uber Shelter (Purdue University)
There are currently over 36 million displaced persons all over the world. In the wake of recent natural disasters, it is more crucial than ever that adequate shelter be made available to help ease temporary and long-term homelessness.
Fortunately, over the past few years, several engineers have been working to make both low-income housing and temporary shelters more efficient and affordable.
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Looking Down from on High
Posted on May 14th, 2010 by axb
Observation platforms usually open up broad scenic vistas but seldom let you see what’s directly below. With new creations of laminated safety glass, however, that’s changing. The Skydeck of Chicago’s Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, has added four glass-bottomed balconies, nicknamed The Ledge, which let tourists peer down from the 103rd floor to neighboring rooftops and streets. The wrap-around observation deck of China’s Oriental Pearl TV Tower similarly shows off views of downtown Shanghai and the Huangpu River, some nine hundred feet down.
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Shanghai’s Dream Cube Transfixes
Posted on May 3rd, 2010 by axb
Every few years a grand international Expo (historically known as the World’s Fair) is held in one of the world’s largest cities. According to Wikipedia, the purpose of these Expos is to “present new inventions, facilitate cultural exchange based on a theme, and are used for city, region and nation branding.”
This year’s was held in Shanghai, and the host city certainly outdid itself in terms presentation.
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Video: Green Building: Jobs of the Future
Posted on March 29th, 2010 by als
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