In February we took a look at the history and uses of architectural glass that makes cities shine. What many modern urban glass buildings have in common is that their external facades have been constructed using the curtain wall method. This article will shed light on why curtain walls are so common. Curtain opener: What …
Raising the curtain wall on attractive and functional modern buildings Read More »
Wake up and wipe the winter sleep from your eyes. It is time to feel the thrills of a trip to an amusement park once again. And what bigger thrill could there be than a ride on one of the world’s tallest and fastest wooden roller coasters – Everland’s T-Express? From Feb. 11, the T-Express …
With spring arriving soon and summer just beyond that, fashion-forward women and men are already mulling over what tops to wear, but it is equally important to find a bottom that looks and feels good. This article takes a look at what’s hot in clothing below the waistline in spring/summer 2023. The world of wide …
Top bottoms: Spring/summer 2023 trends in pants, jeans, skirts Read More »
At a glance Together with wind energy, solar power could generate nearly 70% of the world’s electricity by 2050 Solar project development requires years of patience, negotiations, and the careful assessment of risk factors Samsung C&T continues to grow its solar project development business in the U.S. and plans to expand elsewhere too As much …
Construction safety cannot be overemphasized. The most serious accidents can be prevented if workers install and use industrial safety equipment properly on construction sites. The new generation of safety devices is smarter than ever. Maintain safety the smart way! When it comes to safety at construction sites, perhaps the most common hazards are falls from …
As every photographer knows, an aperture is the small opening through which light enters a camera to create a lasting image. But now the word has a new meaning: an opening through which culture enters and appears to us. “The Aperture,” made by putting together elements of “appear” and “culture,” is a new brand of …
Opening an aperture to the appearance of culture Read More »
The sight of a row of glass-fronted skyscrapers is a quintessential part of the modern cityscape. After steel and cement, glass is one of the key ingredients of contemporary architecture, certainly the most striking. Let’s learn more about the use of glass in architecture. A window onto history Since ancient times, people have been melting …
Samsung C&T posted KRW 43.162T in revenue and KRW 2.528T in operating profit for FY 2022, driven by strengthened business fundamentals and competitiveness, despite the global economic slowdown. Its annual performance improved on the back of the Engineering & Construction Group’s solid rate of project progress and increased new orders from domestic and overseas customers, …
At a glance LNG has become “the most geopolitically important fuel” recently The size and scope of LNG shipping has soared since the 20th century Samsung C&T is involved in the LNG business through joint venture investments and agency Few commodity markets have attracted attention quite like liquefied natural gas (LNG) in recent times. Developments …
Tides of supply and demand: Carrying LNG where it’s needed Read More »
It is time once again to celebrate size – or, to be more correct, oversize. In 2023, the “big and boxy” look is back in style. Formal or informal, whether it is wide jeans or cargo pants paired with a sloppy joe sweatshirt, or big-shouldered business suits that remind one of a Talking Heads music …
