It may seem ironic that a city sitting in the middle of a country that’s 95 percent desert would be called “the gardens.” But if you look at present-day Riyadh, you’ll realize the name befits its role as the political and financial capital of Saudi Arabia, teeming with energy and new opportunities. Samsung C&T’s Trading …
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Connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), and the “internet of things (IoT)” are concepts no longer considered novelties. A growing number of people use smart speakers in their living rooms or intelligent voice assistants on their phones. But what if you had a number of assistants around the house, ready to provide some of the most essential …
“Hi, Raemian” Brings Smart Home Essentials to Life Read More »
The tall buildings that we see towering over the skyline of many major cities are built to withstand vertical loads generated from the many floors of furniture, equipment, and people inside. That’s typically the primary concern when building such structures. You think less about resilience against horizontal forces – unless you’re worried about earthquakes. Temblors …
Strong and Steady: Building Quake-resistant Structures Read More »
For millions of homes around the world, putting up a Christmas Tree signals the start of the holiday season. And in many cities, towering evergreen fir trees take center stage as the holiday season rolls around each year. The Christmas tree owes a great deal of its popularity to Queen Victoria. In 1846, the Illustrated …
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There’s something special about December. As you inch toward the end of the year, you can feel a sense of excitement in the air. It’s a time when you look back at the year, celebrate life, share time with loved ones, and enjoy yearend festivities. You could do all that at home, but if you’re …
Packing for Your December Adventure: How to Find the Right Outfit Read More »
A few years ago, people would not have believed if you had told them that palm kernel shells (PKS) would one day become a promising green energy resource and trade commodity. Indeed, merchants have been trading in palm oil since at least 3000 BCE, with most regarding PKS as a completely unimportant by-product. But as time …
If you’re experiencing the winter chill and feeling down, we have good news: it’s Christmas! Too early, you say? If you drive southeast of Seoul to Samsung C&T’s Everland Resort and catch yourself bumping into Rudolph frolicking in the snow, you’ll find you’ve left your regular life and entered a land where the Christmas spirit …
Power plants are massive, sprawling structures that are considered the backbone of almost all industries in modern society. They look immensely complicated from the outside, but on a fundamental level, they’re not that much different from our own bodies. How so? Explore the images below to get a better understanding. Power plants are very similar …
Understanding Power Plants: How They Work Like the Human Body Read More »
Anyone who has studied the Industrial Revolution will remember learning about the rapid rise of coal and its pivotal role in powering newly developed steam engines, machines, and factories back in the late 18th century. Burning coal has since been an incredibly easy and convenient way for people to generate warmth and electricity, benefiting countless …
Indispensable Materials Series Part 7: Coal, Still a Formidable Player Read More »
How much time would you need to build a house of around 400 square feet from scratch? Perhaps a few months, involving a crew of workers working day and night? In March this year, a San-Francisco based startup built a fully functioning residential home near Moscow in just 24 hours. At a cost of around US$10,000, the …
Bricklaying Robots and Printed Houses: The Future of Construction Read More »
