Planned obsolescence has become part of the life cycle of many products. The practices of traditional and industrial manufacturers can help move economies back toward sustainability. Take a look at how simple industrial wheels serve as a model for robust manufacturing.
Read our interview with Brian Done, a foundryman for 46 years, on the business of general manufacturing—and what has been lost in an era that has seen the globalization of production.
In the 1990s, most foundries were local, doing custom castings. Globalization created challenges for all but a few. Read the business success story of a family foundry that had to innovate to save the company.
Historic preservation is the process of choosing, investigating, and maintaining older sites that capture cultural legacy.
Which states pay the highest salaries to architects, landscape architects, and urban planners? Which pay the least? Find out where these professionals are being hired, how much they make, and what the job prospects are for each over the next decade.
Managing warehouse safety means committing to a culture of safety, and ensuring proper training and standards are in place. Learn more about warehouse safety on our blog.
Active design guidelines are strategies that designers and city planners can use to enhance public health. Even small changes can make neighborhoods more walkable. Explore what communities can do to enhance walkability!
Branding is not limited to media presence. The values and story of a group are also communicated through the design of a business’ location. Read about what your organization should consider for efficient branding when offering bike racks.
From locked and loaded to the lonely post, our photo guide to secure bike parking shows you ways to lock your bike and thwart bike theives.
Cities across North America are promoting ecology and health through sustainable transportation. Integrated bike lanes and transit networks promote cycling as an inexpensive, fun, and active way to get around. Such infrastructure can help with congestion, bring more people to street level retail, and enliven a local community. The League of American Bicyclists shows a 51% growth in bicycle commuting from 2000 to 2016. All the investment in infrastructure is making a difference.
Walk Score and Walk Appeal are used to measure walkability, and help to create communities with a higher standard of healthy living.
Cycling is a fun, cost-effective, and sustainable way to get around the city, so it’s growing popularity is no surprise. Unfortunately, bike ridership isn’t the only statistic on the rise. Bike theft has become shockingly commonplace – studies suggest that nearly half of all active cyclists have had
Investment castings create complex, precision products. An expendable mold, often made of wax, offers superior finish and can create complicated forms.
Solar lights vary on everything from power storage to light output and service life. Ask the right questions before purchasing solar lights.
Bike theft is everyone’s problem – it discourages active transportation and wastes resources. Learn how secure bike parking can turn things around.
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