In the Know: Week of Aug. 19-23

The A/E/C industry is ever-changing because of technology, improved processes, strategies, project delivery methods, the workforce and much more. And we love content that is educational, historical, thought-provoking and inspiring.

So we thought we’d share. Here are five Insights that caught our eye this week to help keep you in the know.

INTERACTIVE PERIODIC TABLE MARKS HISTORY OF ITS CREATION

Did you know 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Table of Elements? Russian Dimitri Mendeleev was the first to publish a table that organized 63 known elements by atomic weight in 1869. To recognize the achievement, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory has created this comprehensive interactive table.

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MAPS, SATELLITE IMAGERY TELL STORY OF AMAZON RAINFOREST FIRES

The Amazon rainforest has been ablaze for the last three weeks at an unprecedented rate. Here is a series of maps and satellite images showing fire intensity, smoke plumes, fire hazard areas and more.

CITY OFFICIALS TAKE WAIT-AND-SEE APPROACH TO AUTONOMOUS CARS

A recent survey of 120 U.S. cities found that municipalities, in general, are giving little to no thought about the deployment of autonomous vehicles, taking a wait-and-see approach to preparation and regulation of the technology.

ASLA ENCOURAGES DESIGN AND PLANNING ACCESSIBLE BY EVERYONE

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has published a new guide to universal design. One point of emphasis is ensuring landscape architects, urban planners, elected officials and community advocates create a built environment that is accessible for everyone.

BRADY SHOWS INTEREST IN ARCHITECTURE AFTER FOOTBALL

Football season is here, but six-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady recently thought about his life after the game. In a public interview, Brady said he has an interest in architectural design.