Simple, economical house design to resist future tsunamis

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The details of the architectural design of a 40 meter-square house in the coastal area of Sri Lanka, designed to depict the tsunami disaster that occurred in 2004, are presented. The house is believed to withstand such natural disasters.

Sri Lanka, Earthquake resistant design

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Imaging technique facilitates condition assessments of concrete columns

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The utility of the radar-based imaging technique being developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to assess the condition of concrete columns is discussed.

Product information, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Image transmission, Image transmission technologies

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Massachusetts development combines smart growth, 'green' elements

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Development of Trolley Square project by combining elements of smart growth and principles of sustainable design is presented.

Residential Buildings, Residential construction, Environmental aspects, Sustainable development, House construction

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