Wonderscape
Exploring Characteristics of Sound Waves
Discover the characteristics of sound waves, including wavelength, frequency, and pitch. Learn about the Doppler effect and its impact on sound perception. Explore how acoustics influence building design and sound control. Sound part 3
Wonderscape
Earthquake Preparedness: Steps to Enhance Safety and Resilience
This guide outlines essential strategies for earthquake preparedness, from structural innovations in building design to personal safety measures. Learn how to create an emergency plan, assemble a survival kit, and make your living space...
Getty Images
A side of a building painted with musical notes, located on Marquette avenue in Minneapolis Minnesota
A side of a building painted with musical notes, located on Marquette avenue in Minneapolis Minnesota
Getty Images
A building on Marquette Ave in Minneapolis painted with musical notes on it
A building on Marquette Ave in Minneapolis painted with musical notes on it
TED-Ed
Retrofitting Suburbia
An award-winning architect speaks about the need to rehabilitate underused parking lots, past-their-prime shopping malls, and other structures. She gets us to take a look at successful retrofits and proposes plans to give others a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Designing the Citigroup Skyscraper
This video segment adapted from the PBS series "Building Big" shows how a structural engineer overcame the challenges of building New York's Citigroup skyscraper over a church by using triangles to add muscle and stability to the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: What Is the Engineering Design Process?
This video segment adapted from "Building Big" outlines the step-by-step design process used by engineers. Includes background reading, discussion questions, and teaching tips. [4:50]