Meeting the housing challenge head on In an era marked by rising housing costs and a growing need for affordable housing solutions, innovative building methods are gaining traction. One such method that holds great promise is the use of wood-steel hybrid buildings...
In an era marked by increasing climate unpredictability and the growing frequency of natural disasters, the concept of disaster resilience has never been more critical. While immediate disaster response is essential, it’s equally vital to consider the long-term...
Resilience on a Budget: Affordable Disaster-Resistant Hybrid Buildings Natural disasters can strike with little warning, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. For communities in resource-constrained areas, the impact can be even more devastating. Building...
Though it seems as if the summer has barely begun, in just a few short weeks, it will already be time to head back to school! (I know, all the kids and teens hearing this are groaning, and come to think of it, so are some of the adults reading it.) With a college...
It is a little-known fact (and likely a little-needed fact) that June 7th is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day. It is also a little-known fact that I am an active opponent of chocolate ice cream. This may come as a shock to those of you who are familiar with my...
Quick, make a wish! When I was a child, I used to blow on those fluffy dandelions and make wishes as the seeds floated away. As I got older, I began to understand why my parents were always telling me not to blow on those “weeds”; not only did they symbolically spread...
