Engineering is an industry that is constantly facing new challenges, and as engineers, we need to make sure we do everything we can to stay as updated and prepared to overcome such challenges. Professionalization in the field of engineering and design is an essential part of a successful engineer, but there are other simple habits…
Attending workshops, conferences, seminars, and other courses are all great ways for professionals to keep developing their existing skills and acquire new ones, too. This is also the case of architects, who must remain updated and informed regarding how the industry changes and then adapt to those changes. However, all these up training can take…
During the last couple of years, the world of labor has seen many changes that have completely shifted the way we think about employment. Small business owners are being able to offer competitive prices and services against larger corporations in a successful and effective way, and the gig economy has also shown a new and…
Often times, when we think of architecture and urban design, we imagine the skylines of big cities, with complex, interesting, and both modern and classic buildings and skyscrapers shaping the identity of different towns and cities across the country. However, architecture also plays an essential role in community design, not only shaping the identity of…
Whenever we go out of our homes, urban design is all around us, even when at times we might ignore it or simply not notice it. Urban design is the art and the process of giving shape and form to public spaces, transportation systems, services, and amenities. It is such an essential aspect of our…
The industry is becoming more and more aware of the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives when it comes to architecture, engineering, and construction design. From the actual design of buildings and public spaces to the materials that are used, there have been many changes regarding the way we think about urban and residential…
The field of engineering offers really attractive salaries to recently graduated from a bachelor’s degree, which makes post-graduate education seem more like a choice than a necessary step in the career of engineers. However, obtaining a master’s degree can come with many benefits that go beyond the monetary and the academic. Post-graduate education will, of course, allow…
For some time now, the concept of “hostile architecture” has been the subject of an interesting, complex, and even heated debate, as public space advocate and users started documenting examples they encountered. When we talk about hostile architecture, we are talking about all those details in public spaces that are specifically designed to keep people…
Paying attention to the places on which we work and live can bring very positive results. Being aware of how these places affect our mood, our productivity, and our overall health will definitely help us reach higher levels of happiness and satisfaction. If we have recently started making changes to our diet, doing more exercise, and focusing…
Scientists from around the globe warn about the dire future that awaits if we don’t look for ways to make a difference and avoid such a bleak future. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in 2030 we could hit the 1.5°C warming threshold, which would lead to more extreme temperatures around the…