How Technology Is Supercharging Airport Safety Measures for 2020 and Beyond by Matt Alderton Air travel has been deeply impacted by COVID-19. To protect travelers—and stay profitable —in 2020 and beyond, airports are bulking up safety measures and continuing infrastructure upgrades.
Manufacturing Tech’s Breath of Fresh Air Is Improving Patient Outcomes in COVID-19 Treatment by Peter Dorfman
Sustainability How a Solar Light From Down Under Fights Energy Poverty Where It’s Needed Most by Drew Turney
Infrastructure How One German Company Is Going Full Steam Ahead With Maglev Technology by Friederike Voigt German company Max Bögl has taken the next step in the development of maglev technology. China has recognized its huge potential for local transport.
Architecture Designing for Social Distancing: Balancing Safety and Human Connection by Susan Etlinger, Altimeter Group Sr. Analyst Designing for social distancing is about a lot more than tape on the floor and plexiglass. It requires an understanding of public health; human behavior; and, most of all, context.
Education From Hospice to Hot-Air Balloon Thanks to VR Therapy by Matt Alderton To improve the lives of hospice patients, students in a unique design program are creating immersive VR therapy experiences—for the era of COVID-19 and far beyond.
Architecture Location, Location, Relocation: Swedish Town in the Arctic Is Moving—Literally by Friederike Voigt Sweden's northernmost city, Kiruna, is sinking; mining has compromised the earth below. A massive Kiruna relocation project aims to save the Artic hamlet.
Infrastructure Modular Bridges Provide On-Demand Infrastructure for Disaster Relief by Zach Mortice For areas devastated by natural disasters—or lacking infrastructure—modular bridges save lives. UK-based Mabey Bridge creates sturdy spans, quickly, where they’re needed most.
