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Civil engineering is one branch of the engineering profession, and is concerned with the understanding development of structures meant for public use.

The name Eames is synonymous with early modern chair design, but duo Charles and Ray Eames also designed architecture and other artifacts for mass production.

At 236 metres and 58 storeys in height, The Bow qualifies as a very tall building. Its most innovative characteristic is the steel structure which girds the tower.

Okemo Resort adds ice skating, swimming and fitness to its menu of family fun and recreation options by opening a new ice rink and swim/fitness center.

More residential architects are eying galvanized steel studs for framing new home construction and home additions. Fire resistance may lower homeowners insurance rates.

Montreal, Quebec, reveals a special spirit to visitors. Sightseeing at the French-speaking city's top landmarks provides a diverse and fun Montreal photography vacation.

Sydneysiders celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Sydney Harbour Bridge with tributes, bridge walk, entertainments in The Rocks, Sydney Opera House, and Darling Harbour.

Green building and recycling are all the rage today. So it's no surprise that Vancouver would jump on the bandwagon for construction of the 2010 Winter Olympic Village.

In just a decade, the Ford station wagon had gone from charmingly rustic to stylishly comfortable. Sales confirmed the wisdom of Ford's decision.

Green building concerns like energy efficiency and built-in flexibility are changing the traditional understanding and physical expression of architecture's goals.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach gets more tourists each year than go to the Grand Canyon or the Statue of Liberty. Two hundred years ago it was a health spa for wealthy people

Every October, Paris plays host to FIAC, a showcase for modern and contemporary art and design.

You don't have to be a student to enjoy history, art and sports at Duke University. Spend a day exploring this beautiful campus and see why Blue Devils pride runs deep.

Lots of people dislike pigeons but these gentle birds, urban companions to people for generations, don't deserve their reputation as pests and disease carriers.

The first World Expo to be held in a developing country, the Shanghai Expo, the so-called Economic Olympics, is looking to break records.

The dull, silvery-grey of zinc metal and the white of its compounds are in marked contrast to its importance.

The Kaiser's palace was replaced by the East German Palast der Republik. Now with German reunification, it too will be replaced with a replica of the original.

The reward for completing the Sydney Bridge Climb is to stand in awe and look out over one of the most stunning city sights in Australia if not the world.

Wrestling legend Mick Foley claimed his first world title in nearly ten years at TNA's recent Lockdown event. We take a look at the pros and cons of this move by TNA.