New Zealand is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world due to its location along the boundary between the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates. Each year, more than 15,000 earthquakes are detected and located by GeoNet, most too small, too deep, or too far offshore to be …
Transformative Infrastructure the Key to a Sustainable Future
Infrastructure plays a pivotal role in driving economic and social development. However, modern infrastructure must also respond to mounting global challenges, including climate change, rapid urbanization, resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and widening social inequalities. The …
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Japan’s Water Infrastructure Challenges and Innovative Solutions
Japan’s water infrastructure, much of which was built in the 1970s, is showing signs of age and now requires urgent maintenance and renewal. Although Japan has abundant freshwater resources — approximately 430 billion cubic meters annually, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization …
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Why America’s Electricity Demand Is Booming—and What Must Be Done
Since the 1950s, the United States has experienced a decoupling of electricity demand from economic growth, a trend that has continued strongly in the following decades. While the U.S. economy grew by 20% during the 2010s, electricity demand remained essentially unchanged. However, this is now …
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Can Auckland’s Fastest-Growing Suburb Meet Its Infrastructure Demand?
Takapuna is a suburb situated on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand, approximately 10 minutes from Auckland's central business district (CBD). It boasts a relaxed beach atmosphere, stunning beach views, and a vibrant hospitality scene with a wide range of restaurants, shops, and …
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ASCE Film Features How Future Cities Would Look Like
Imagine stepping into a city 100% powered by clean energy. The source is solar energy harvested in space, and the city is also designed to be sustainable. What a brilliant idea, considering that the solar energy the Earth receives in an hour is enough to power it for an entire year. Science …
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Making Bridges More Climate-resilient
Extreme events from climate change are impacting bridges all over the world and the safety of its users. Climatic extremes like intense heat, wildfires, freezing temperatures, and strong winds are straining all parts of the bridge, making it unstable and more prone to service disruptions due to …
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Infrastructure Management 20-Yr Strategy to Improve South AU Transport
Infrastructure South Australia's Discussion Paper released on October 2023 provides opportunities for South Australians to view the infrastructure needed for the next twenty years to formulate the state's next 20-year state infrastructure strategy. According to a report from In Daily, the …
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Asia’s Growing Electric Demands and Opportunities for Energy Transition
Asia's rapid population and economic growth are creating a demand for energy as its power grid is getting close to its total capacity. The rising electricity demands are due to a growing middle class in the region, yet a vast number of people - 700 million still lack access to power. The …
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Vertical Green Infrastructure Mitigate Rapid Urbanization and Climate Change Challenges
Cities worldwide face common problems – the effects of rapid urbanization and climate change. But cities in developing countries are more vulnerable to these threats and thus would need to bolster their mitigation and adaptation strategies. Rapid urbanization can intensify heat caused by the …
Are Smart City Infrastructure Systems Enough to Protect its Citizens?
What happens when intelligent city systems fail to protect their citizens from the very thing it is designed to do. "Zhengzhou's much-hyped smart city systems, which were supposed to help planners with urban management and safety, have come under heavy scrutiny after recent floods wreaked …
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Flexible Design as a Water Infrastructure Management Strategy
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have been developing new ways to approach water infrastructure design in light of climate change uncertainty. To explain their concept, they use the city of Mombasa, Kenya, as an example. Mombasa is contemplating erecting a new dam …
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