What would we do without coffee and tea? The well-loved beverages are the focal point of social gatherings, the relaxing refreshments of work breaks everywhere, and the only way to start the day ...
Manufacturing is about to undergo its biggest transformation ever, but it won't come with big factories and a booming work force: it will happen with the use of small-scale 3D printers. Imagine ...
As of 2008, New York City was estimated to have a population of around 8.3 million people. It happens to be the most populous city in the entire United States. So just how long would it take to ...
Not many people would voluntarily live next door to a giant cellular tower, but just about everyone wants to have uninterrupted cellular service. That problem used to vex mobile phone service ...
Not many of us would think of industrial towers as impressive pieces of modern architecture, but a closer look reveals that they are, in fact, amazing structures. They have to be able to not only ...
Once we move from childhood to adulthood, playfulness seems to take a back seat to responsibility. Many of us lose that sense of wonder and fun that makes all of our daily activities seem ...
Just when it seems like there's nothing new to do in the world of advertising, someone figures out a completely unique way of communicating a commercial message. Amsterdam-based advertising and ...
The military buildings of today are relatively bland and plain, but in centuries past military architecture was something to be admired. Military forts, whether they were stand-alone ...
When a city's economy begins to fail, those in charge have some choices to make. Should they pump money into local businesses? Should they let the public see just how bad it's getting? One town ...
Model cities aren't just the stuff of kids' toys. They're used all over the world for urban planning, architectural proposals and research. But while miniature cities are useful, they're also a ...
