by Elyse Wanshel Poland is kicking the concept of a traditional bike trail to the curb. On Sept. 23, the rural town of Lidzbark Warminski opened a short biking path that glows blue in the dark. Charging by day via the sun, the special section of trail is a new addition to a larger recreation […]Continue reading “Solar Pathway Glo”
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City of Edmonton reveals $2.6B plan to reduce flood damage
City of Edmonton officials released details Monday of a major plan to reduce the risk of damage to basements, vehicles and other property caused by rare flooding events. via City of Edmonton reveals $2.6B plan to reduce flood damage — Global News
Robotics Demo Day
An accelerator for hardware and robotics startups called HAX is holding its 9th Demo Day in San Francisco today. Startups pitching investors there span industries from education to agriculture and medicine. Examples include: FLASH Robotics’ “social robot” EMYS that teaches kids how to speak a new language; Amber Agriculture’s bean-shaped sensors that monitor corn… Read MoreContinue reading “Robotics Demo Day”
HVAC Hunt with Richard Stearman
Any day you get to tag along with Richard Stearman, Construction Services Manager for FE&P, is a fun day but today I got to tag along with him for the Arch 316/516 HVAC Photo Scavenger Hunt! This is an exercise in which teams of architecture students are sent out to take pictures of themselves with […]Continue reading “HVAC Hunt with Richard Stearman”
