“A Room at the Top”: 7 Women Architects Who Made a Mark on the World
“Where are all the female architects?” Allison Arieff, a design and architecture writer, questioned in a 2018 opinion piece for the New York Times. “Nearly half of architecture students are women. Why are so few sticking with the industry after graduation?”
Micro-Living: Why Occupants Downsize Their Dwellings
For much of the 20th century, a large house in the suburbs with a white picket sense was the ultimate material aspiration. As the most tangible aspect of the “American Dream”, millions associated such dwellings with prosperity and success.
Physical Data Security: Why it Matters and How to Keep it Safe
Worldwide data is growing at a staggering rate. By 2025, it’ll reach 175 zettabytes, from 33 in 2018. However, it’s not just the data that’s growing: In 2018, hackers stole half a billion personal records — a 126 percent jump from 2017.
How Door Closers Can Prevent Fires From Spreading
Fire is one of the most powerful resources available to people. The civilizations started to grow only once our ancestors learned to tame the fire about 400,000 years ago. This enabled human settlements to move into colder regions, cook, and enjoy a higher quality of life.
“Seeing Through the Walls”: 3 Uses of Augmented Reality in Construction
Digital technologies drive optimization, boost efficiency, cut costs and environmental impact. As the advanced economies are racing to embrace the new industrial revolution, also known as the “Industry 4.0″, construction remains one of the least digitized sectors.
Glass Walls: 3 Ways to Elevate Any Architectural Project
Using glass is one of the easiest ways to instantly elevate any building’s exterior and interior design. Regardless of the purpose, size, or age of a building, glass boosts their sleek and elegant feeling.
