LEED Silver-seeking Perry World House marries new and old at Penn
The newest building at the University of Pennsylvania also happens to be the oldest. This curious marriage of new...
University of Pennsylvania's green-roofed New College House targets LEED Silver
[gallery_extend] Located at a major campus gateway, the 198,000-square-foot New College House (NCH)...
Squirrels Were Introduced to U.S. Parks to "Maintain People's Health and Sanity"
"SQUIRREL!" Have you ever wondered why parks and other urban green spaces are filled with squirrels? Well, Etienne...
DARPA to Use Shipping Containers to Create Floating Platforms for Disaster Relief
Shipping containers have emerged as a popular material for building everything from backyard retreats to temporary...
Scientist Develops Water-Resistant Solar Panel Coatings Inspired by Iridescent Butterfly Wings
Butterflies are beautiful, delicate marvels of nature. While their lovely appearance may be inspiring, there's...
Ancient 298 Million Year Old Forest Found Beneath Coal Mine in China
Scientists just discovered an incredibly preserved 298-million-year-old forest buried deep beneath a coal mine...
Tree Adventure is a High Flying Walkway with a Giant Bird Nest
[gallery_extend] Photos by Paul Warchol When designing the high-flying exhibit, Metcalfe balanced...
Researchers Shine Light on Gold Nanoparticles to Produce Electricity
Not only are these gold nanoparticles gorgeous to look at - they may one day act as microscopic powerhouses for...
