Green Building

There’s no excuse not to green your lifestyle. Unless you’re locked up in prison, that is. Fortunately for inmates, some prisons are investing resources into

What if somebody told you that they could practically guarantee to reduce both your monthly bills and your impact on the environment at the same

As many Californians can tell you, the drive between San Francisco and Los Angeles is painful. On the East Coast you can pass through several

Fire the grills and ready the face paint, because it’s football season! While most Americans choose to enjoy this pastime in the comfort of their

Bird-killers abound, but the top assassins are not your usual suspects. Dr. Daniel Klem Jr., a Professor of Ornithology Conservation Biology at Muhlenberg College,3 estimates that

By now you’ve probably seen the leafy U.S. Green Building Council LEED certification seal. But do you know what it signifies? LEED, or Leadership in

The next time you are sitting at your favorite home team’s stadium, take a look around. Have you ever thought about how much electricity it

When the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge opened in 1889 it was the longest bridge in all of North America. As the only bridge across the Hudson

Concrete holds our lives together. The majority of our buildings, bridges, roads, and dams are constructed and held together by concrete. There are also many

In the 1870s, young Laura Ingalls and the rest of her family in The Little House in the Big Woods had minimal insulation. When winter

It is undeniable that cities of the United States are designed to facilitate transportation by use of the automobile. As you all know, cars are

Have you ever thought about increasing stadium efficiency through technology? The link between technology and sporting events  might not be obvious, but the two are becoming increasingly

When it comes to personal health, you try to exercise and eat your veggies. However, you may not be thinking about one big factor affecting

The world’s urban population is expected to reach 6 billion people by the year 2050. Currently, 3.5 billion people live in urban areas. This number

Urban life has the tendency to be faster paced than rural life. In addition to an already fast-paced and crowded lifestyle, the rise of smart

The world’s urban population is expected to reach 6 billion people by the year 2050. Currently, 3.5 billion people live in urban areas. 1 This number doubling

Sports stadiums use an enormous amount of energy and other natural resources in order to give teams and fans the best experience possible. From refrigerated

Not having a good  strategy in place for your building could cost you a bundle in the coming months. Even if you’ve already been smacked with