Long-time residents of Nashville still reel when remembering the flooding that occurred during the weekend of May 1-2, 2010, when 13.57 inches of rain was measured in a 36-hour period. The two-day rainfall total doubled the previous 48-hour rainfall record, and the human and financial consequences proved devastating. The […]
Day: October 10, 2024
Building for the Future: Sustainable and Resilient Designs with Lower-Carbon Concrete
(Image Credit: Portland Cement Association) Florida’s unique environmental challenges, including its vulnerability to hurricanes, rising sea levels and extreme weather, highlight the need for sustainable and resilient building designs. As coastal urbanization grows and climate concerns escalate, there’s increasing pressure on architects and developers to implement materials and methods that […]