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Biologists and Engineers Collaborate for Greener Buildings
Structural
Friday October 23 2020

Biologists and Engineers Collaborate for Greener Buildings

A three-year research program at the University of North Texas (UNT) has seen a collaboration of biologists and engineers develop and test a structured insulated panel...

What to Watch Out for When Upgrading Mechanical Services
Buildings
Thursday January 19 2017

What to Watch Out for When Upgrading Mechanical Services

What should you watch out for when undertaking building services upgrade works which require power from the building main switchboard?

Is Modern HVAC Usage Dragging Down Office Productivity?
Buildings
Thursday September 1 2016

Is Modern HVAC Usage Dragging Down Office Productivity?

The customary usage of HVAC systems by modern offices could be diminishing productivity amongst office-bound workers by reducing indoor temperatures to levels below the optimum range for human cognitive...

The Decline of the World’s Biggest Market for Elevators
Buildings
Thursday December 17 2015

The Decline of the World’s Biggest Market for Elevators

China's goliath elevator market may never again scale its recent peaks as the country's high-rise urban environments reach a state of maturity.

The Latest Groundbreaking Vertical Transit Innovations
Buildings
Tuesday December 8 2015

The Latest Groundbreaking Vertical Transit Innovations

While the term "transportation infrastructure" usually conjures up images of highways and railway lines or bridges and tunnels, vertical transit facilities are becoming increasingly important even in spacious, land-rich...

Internet of Things Could Save Centuries of Elevator Wait Time
Buildings
Tuesday November 10 2015

Internet of Things Could Save Centuries of Elevator Wait Time

Software titan Microsoft has collaborated with German engineering firm ThyssenKrupp to develop a new elevator system which is expected to save tens of thousands of years...

Control ‘Could Reduce Wind Turbine Syndrome’
Energy
Friday July 17 2015

Control ‘Could Reduce Wind Turbine Syndrome’

A research officer at one of Australia's biggest wind energy producers says "wind turbine syndrome" is a normal human reaction.

Multi-directional Elevator Inspired by Maglev Train
Buildings
Wednesday February 18 2015

Multi-directional Elevator Inspired by Maglev Train

A revolutionary new elevator system is capable of moving horizontally as well as vertically by employing ultra-strong magnets for independent propulsion in lieu of the traditional...

Urban Comfort Technology Good for Business
Buildings
Monday February 16 2015

Urban Comfort Technology Good for Business

When you are feeling cold, you want to warm up. When you are hot, you want to cool down. New urban comfort technology devised by engineers...