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It is the opinion of some in the tech industry that LiDAR will soon be obsolete. Is LiDAR actually doomed to be pushed aside by new technology? Could all surveyors someday decide n[...]
We find the development of new construction materials to be fascinating. Some material being developed now could end up being the material of choice in the near future. It seems li[...]
Since the start of COVID-19, it is common to see disposable masks and gloves everywhere. According to National Geographic, “65 billion gloves are used every month. The tally for fa[...]
Wood is a hot commodity. In the U.S. alone, we consume 10 to 15 billion cubic feet of wood and paper products every year. Wood is readily available, easy to build with, and attract[...]
Tilt compensation has made a large impact on surveying – especially the new ones introduced in the past few years. This new technology has made surveying easier and faster. How doe[...]
For engineers and developers, erosion can be a big problem. The U.S spends around $5 billion per year on programs that aim to reduce soil erosion. To combat this, researchers are c[...]
Translucent concrete was first thought of in the early 1900’s thanks to the innovations being made in polymer-based optical fibers. However, it wasn’t until 2001 when Hungarian arc[...]
Architects design physical buildings in the real world and the metaverse is 100% virtual. But, some think that the metaverse could change the profession of architecture as we know [...]
Older homes are cute and can often be cheaper than new builds. But these older homes can come with big risks. From asbestos to lead, older homes often need remediation before they [...]
It isn’t always a pleasant thought, but at some point, people might need to escape a building you have designed. Whether from fires, earthquakes, or other catastrophes, the safe eg[...]
It’s important to map the underground structure. Why? Along with a few other reasons, scientists use it to map earthquake hazards. Using this information, builders can protect thei[...]
We pass through doors every day. While this architectural element might be an afterthought for some, the door has played a major role in architecture throughout history. This role [...]