Why the Leaning Tower of Pisa is Tilted
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in the Italian city of Pisa and is a freestanding bell tower of the city’s cathedral. The tower is famous for its four-degree lean and is the third oldest structure in the city’s Cathedral Square. The tower is 183.27 feet tall from the ground on the low side, […]
How are Windmills Manufactured and Assembled?
Windmills have been around for thousands of years, first being used to grind grain and pump water, and eventually generating electricity. A generator helps in creating electricity which is converted by the rotational energy of the wind turbine. Palmer Cosslett Putnam designed the Smith-Putnam wind turbine, which was capable of supplying enough electricity to a […]
The Design Behind the One World Trade Center
The iconic 1,776 ft One World Trade Center fills the void of the original twin towers representing hope and a stronger future. The towering monolith is located just feet away from the World Trade Center Memorial, representative of the past and remembrance during one of our Country’s darkest times. Depending upon the angle of light […]