A commercial building’s plumbing infrastructure is vital to its operations. If the right piping material is not chosen during construction, plumbing issues can arise that may cause downtime in production or severe injury or health conditions for people working within ...
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Seamless Seattle: A New Wayfinding System
Seattle, the emerald city, has emerged as one of the fastest-growing cities in the US. The city has developed into a technology center in the last decade, with companies like Microsoft and Amazon setting up their headquarters. The new stream ...
Difference Between Onground & Inground Swimming Pool Construction
Onground pools are constructed at or above the ground level, while inground pools are built in the ground. Both types involve different construction steps and costs. The choice between onground pools and inground pools is made based on the site ...
Space Dust and Astronaut Blood Answer to Housing in Mars
The planet Mars has always been an active target for space exploration. Its colonization is an ongoing mission for saving the human race, which could face extinction in the future. There is a popular belief that Mars can sustain life ...
What are Bituminous Paints?
Bituminous paints are special paints used in construction for waterproofing, corrosion resistance, and damp proofing applications for different structural elements. It is made out of bitumen or coal tar dissolved in mineral spirit or naphtha, applied to structure either in liquid ...
Paint by Drone System
Paint by Drone is a technological solution that proposes the idea of using the facades of construction sites as giant canvases for artistic expression. It is an idea developed by the International Design and Innovation Office, Carlo Ratti Associati. The ...
Telosa: A Sustainable City in the American Desert
Billionaire Marc Lore has unveiled the plan to build a sustainable city, called Telosa, in the US. The former Walmart executive plans to build a sustainable metropolis in the American desert with $400 billion in funding. The 150,000-acre project aims ...
How does Improper Drainage Affect Asphalt Pavement?
A proper drainage system and its regular maintenance determine the longevity and stability of the asphalt pavement. On the other hand, improper maintenance of the pavement drainage system leads to eventual pavement deterioration, which results in huge repair and replacement ...
Russian Quintessential: Cantilever Pipe-Shaped Holiday Home
Moscow’s chief architect, Sergey Kuznetsov, designed a cantilever pipe-shaped holiday home named “Russian Quintessential” on the edge of a slope in Russia’s Nikola-Lenivets Art Park. The unique art object has been opened for the annual Archstoyanie Festival, also called Russia’s ...
Anti-Stripping Agent for Bituminous Mix
Anti-stripping agents are used for bituminous mixes and materials to ensure adhesion between bitumen and aggregates (hydrophilic), even when submerged in water. Material Requirement The anti-stripping agents shall consist of fatty acid amines having a long hydrocarbon chain. These agents ...