While in the West, many consider a private house with a garden to be the pinnacle of their housing dreams, things are very different in Northeast Asian countries like Korea. Here, apartments rule the roost. Why? Well for a start, they offer enormous convenience for Korean city dwellers – with 24-hour security, on-site maintenance staff …
5 reasons why Raemian is Korea’s #1 housing choice Read More »
With heavy machinery, workers, and materials constantly in motion, construction sites may seem chaotic at first glance. But a closer look will reveal subtle patterns amidst the cacophony. Like individual musicians in an orchestra, workers and machines each play a specific role and collaborate in harmony towards a common goal. But how is coordination possible …
An expert builder: Meet Samsung C&T site manager In-sook Park Read More »
From efficiency to ease of build, it’s no wonder why modular construction has taken the industry by storm. Billed as both a cost and time saving measure, the technique has been applied to a wide variety of construction projects. As technologies have evolved to expand the possibilities of modular construction, industry leaders are now making big bets …
Samsung C&T leads Korea’s high-tech construction with new modular shop Read More »
While the decoration and layout are what we notice when we first enter a building, our experience of interior spaces are affected by subtle architectural and engineering designs. Whether it’s ventilation design, insulation material or noise level, seemingly minor details can turn a lifeless structure into a cozy abode. From design to construction, and even …
Building Comfort: In Conversation with Eun-tack Lee Read More »
The largest environmental health problem in the world doesn’t come from groundwater or plastics – it’s in the air. Ambient air pollution with fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 millionths of a meter, known as PM2.5, was the fifth leading cause of death across the globe in 2015. While developed countries have worked towards solutions, …
IoT Meets Clean Living at Samsung C&T’s Green Energy HomeLab Read More »
Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) announced on Thursday that it raised Samsung C&T’s outlook rating from stable to positive. The change reflects the increased profit stability from the Engineering & Construction business and the company’s overall rising earning capacity. Stated in their rationale, R&I said that the Engineering and Construction Group’s competitive advantage stems …
R&I Ups Samsung C&T Rating Outlook on Solid Performance Read More »
While the leaders of South and North Korea discussed peace on the peninsula this past September, journalists from around the world watched from the Inter-Korean Press Center housed in the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul. More than just a landmark, convention centers like the Dongdaemun Design Plaza are often the venues where the …
Unconventional Design: The Challenges of Building Convention Centers Read More »
For two days at the end of August, Muslims around the world gathered with their families to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, the sacrificing of sheep, and sharing the meat with neighbors and the less fortunate stands at the heart of the holiday tradition. In Morocco, a Muslim-majority country in …
How Samsung C&T Celebrated Eid al-Adha in Morocco Read More »
As urban areas continue to grow and sustainability dominates policy making, there is now a recognition that landscape architecture offers much more than aesthetic value. Aside from beautifying our cities, countless research have shown that urban green spaces can also bring people from different backgrounds together and enhance our psychological and physical wellbeing. The dramatic transformation of neighborhoods …
Painting with Plants: A Day in the Life of a Landscape Architect Read More »
Samsung C&T has joined the world’s largest companies on the 2018 Fortune Global 500 list for the second consecutive year. With annual revenues of $25.9 billion, reflecting a 7% growth rate, the company came in at #458 on the list. The prestigious ranking cements Samsung C&T as a global business leader and lifestyle innovator through …
Samsung C&T Makes 2018 Fortune Global 500 List for Two Consecutive Years Read More »
