When Did Construction Begin? Tracing the history of construction can be tricky since there’s no clear definition of what exactly constitutes construction. For example, can we consider pit-houses construction? What about grass shelters? Early humans manipulated their environment to protect themselves from the elements in a number of ways. These were usually temporary structures like lean-...
Progressive, forward-thinking concepts look to make a positive impact on the built environment From the Middle East to New York and everywhere in between, designers and developers are working together to turn their big ideas into reality. Here, we delve into four environmentally minded projects that share a goal of leading us all toward a brighter future. Hot Heart Just off the coast of ...
Begun in 1956, the U.S. Interstate Highway System is responsible for today's trucking industry, suburbs, gas stations, motels and the "road trip". In 1919, a young Army Lieutenant Colonel named Dwight D. Eisenhower took part in the Motor Transport Corps convoy that drove 3,251 miles (5,232 km) between Washington D.C. and Oakland California. It took them 62 days to complete. ...
