Sustainability

Sustainable Until Disposal

Sophie Tseng Pellar BSc — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Something I’ve noticed lately is that it has become nearly impossible to buy anything without being informed that it is somehow saving the Earth. Toothbrushes are sustainable. Laundry detergent is eco-conscious. Garbage bags are, counterintuitively, biodegradable. At this rate, even my impulse purchases are apparently participating in climate action.

Protein-Rich Bridges and Edible Houses

Eva Kellner B.A.Sc. — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

For most tourists in Prague, visiting the Charles Bridge is pretty much at the top of the sightseeing list. The medieval stone bridge, completed in the 15th century, was a part of the royal route – the path Bohemian kings took to the Prague Castle for their coronations. It also served as a key trade route, and now, is perhaps the most international place in Prague. Alongside its immense historical and cultural significance for the Czech Republic and the Bohemian Kingdom, there is one myth around its construction that may warrant some head scratching.

Building the Modern Skyscraper: Architectural Lessons from Wedding Cakes

Eva Kellner B.A.Sc. — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The Home Insurance Building, the world’s first skyscraper, and the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, both owe their origins in the city of Chicago.