The future of our planet depends on how we design the systems that power, build and sustain our world. Engineers are urgently needed to help lead the transition to resilient energy and water systems, ...

Northwestern Engineering synthetic biologists have developed a new rapid-prototyping system to accelerate the design of biological systems, reducing the time to produce sustainable biomanufacturing ...

Jerry Hajjar is the CDM Smith Professor, University Distinguished Professor, and Department Chair in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University. His research and ...

Sustainable geotechnical engineering integrates innovative construction techniques with proactive environmental management to reduce the ecological footprint of infrastructure while maintaining ...

A sustainability engineer explains how she applies design for manufacturability methodology to low-resource ventures. As Machine Design’s content lead, Rehana Begg is tasked with elevating the voice ...

Sustainable engineering refers to the integration of social, environmental, and economic considerations into product, process, and energy system design methods. Additionally, sustainable engineering ...

Current lithium-ion batteries rely on scarce and expensive elements like cobalt and nickel, creating sustainability and supply chain challenges. A new study from Northwestern Engineering’s Chris ...

Use innovation and strategy in pavement engineering. The certificate will introduce students to best practices in pavement design and construction, with a strong emphasis on recent advances in ...

DUBLIN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verdantas, a private-equity-backed firm specializing in environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, modeling and digital technology, announced today it has ...

Environmental sustainability and the energy-intensive construction industry don’t often go hand-in-hand. The construction industry is a massive consumer of raw materials and natural resources, and it ...

Windows and their shading systems play a key role in creating a bright, spacious impression and a visual link to the surroundings. This is especially true for the mostly small-format flats found at ...