Tag: Environmental Engineering
Significance of Thermal Insulation
THE MOST SUSTAINABLE ENERGY IS SAVED ENERGY INSULATION when installed into a home, commercial, institutional or industrial building it provides an environment where you can...
Things you should know about solar power: Fastest-growing energy
Solar energy is the fastest-growing energy source, with numerous benefits and advantages demonstrated in recent years. Solar energy from the sun's beams is transformed...
Effect of glass facades on the environment
Modern skyscrapers and their glass facades characterise the image we have of our big cities. In recent years, glass façades have started to receive...
Importance of Environmental Engineering in Construction
From the continuous build-up of waste on both land and water to the excessive utilization of our depleting natural resources, our impact on the...
Recycle and Reuse; Reducing Thrash for a Cleaner Environment
According to the EPA, the average person produces approximately 4.9 pounds of “solid waste” or trash per day. Thankfully, you can recycle many everyday household items...
The advantage of sustainability in smart city
Modern use of the term sustainability is broad and difficult to define precisely. Originally, sustainability meant making only such use of natural, renewable resources...
Different types of technologies for smart cities
Smart cities that leverage connected technology across their operations reap a host of benefits. Effective big data applications and strategies provide a city with...
NTPC’s hydro power project damaged- the initial report
Life constantly presents the greatest opportunity brilliantly disguised as the biggest disaster. Around 178 people are reportedly missing at state-run NTPC Ltd’s 520 MW...
Smart City: An Overview of Dimensions and Components
This article discusses how we can consider a particular city as a smart one, drawing on recent practices to make cities smart. A set...
Different types of water management methods
Water scarcity is being driven by two converging phenomena: growing freshwater use and depletion of usable freshwater resources. Water use has been growing globally...