Filipino Engineering Students Solidify the Win with Eco-friendly Cement

TECH & INNOVATION 04.05.2019 09:39 AM

University of the Philippines students take first place in international competition. The worldwide need for ecologically beneficial materials is growing at a rapid pace.

Want a Faster Construction Process? Try Prefab

04.04.2019 19:09 PM

Prefab method is slowly making it into America's construction scene. (Photo : H. Raab)Construction works at a prefabricated house (light-frame construction) Prefab (short for "prefabricated") construction is not a new trend but rather a globally growing trend.

Young Filipino Wins International Contest With House Made of Bamboo

04.04.2019 09:27 AM

This Filipino "Citites for the Future" winner took home P3.5 million funding for his CUBO concept.

Engineers, Architects Debut a Floating City that is Hurricane Proof

04.04.2019 09:17 AM

A conceptual city is unveiled and the UN is onboard. At a United Nations roundtable on Wednesday, a group of builders, engineers, and architects debuted a concept for an affordable floating city.

Revolutionary Airplane Wings Change Shape During Flight

04.04.2019 07:30 AM

NASA and MIT have created a shape-shifting airplane wing. Airplanes have had the same basic design for as long as humans have been flying-two wings, a tube-like body and a tail.

Researchers Have Figured Out How Much Trees We Need to Cool Down the City

04.03.2019 07:47 AM

A team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin has computed for the number of trees needed for a breezier city.

Six Staycation Worthy Hotels You Should Book Now

03.27.2019 10:56 AM

Here is a list of six hotels you have to book for their charming design alone. For most people, spring is not just the time to wake up and patch up things all over the house.

A True King of the Dinosaurs is Finally Pieced Together

03.24.2019 11:48 AM

Oldest and largest t-rex assembled in Canada We have all seen the movies and are familiar with the lore of the infamous T- rex. For as long as we can remember T- rex has been considered the King of Dinosaurs.

Ecobricks: Plastics in the Construction World

03.23.2019 08:25 AM

From nonbiodegradable waste to construction materials Our community needs building blocks-literally! Bricks are laid out on the streets, on your garden walkway, within the walls of your room, and practically everywhere.

Elon Musk and SpaceX Plan to Revolutionize Intercontinental Flights

03.23.2019 08:16 AM

We better buckle up on this ride! Transport entrepreneur, Elon Musk is once again planning to revolutionize the way we travel. The Elon Musk-owned SPACEX is turning its attention to terrestrial travel and its revolutionary rockets will dramatically reduce flight times, meaning a flight from London to New York could take as little as 30 minutes, experts claim.

Falck Designs Sustainable Nolla Cabins in Neste's "Zero Vacation"

03.22.2019 07:37 AM

The sustainable dwelling, Nolla cabin, is being booked, one tourist after another. (Photo : Rich C) LIDÖ, SWEDEN - Neste is well known for its renewable energy efforts.

Goodbye, Clip Frames. Hello, #GalleryWalls!

03.21.2019 14:13 PM

The internet is abuzz with the #GalleryWalls bug and it is all the chic it promises to be. (Photo : Pixabay on Pexels) FRAMED UP - The year 1980 was the height of the clip frame's popularity.

Hydrophobic Cement Blocks Solves Coastal Homes Deterioration Problem

03.19.2019 10:39 AM

A team of scientists has invented hydrophobic cement for homes along the coastline. (Photo : Skeeze) On Early March 2019, the 10th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology was held at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Miyake's Tenji Tiles Reaches 52 Years in Use

03.19.2019 08:50 AM

52 years ago, Miyake invented the Tenji tile which has been helping the blind find their way. (Photo : Free-Photos) On Monday, March 18, 2019, Seiichi Miyake graced the Google Doodle as his invention reaches its 52nd year in use.

Art and Architecture is All Over Tokyo

03.16.2019 11:08 AM

Tokyo is home to many museums which, aside from carrying art, are works of art in itself. (Photo : Kaz Ish) Tokyo, the busy capital of Japan, is now officially Tokyo Metropolis.