Engineered with Purpose

Engineering projects have the power to transform public spaces; but what is their long-term impact, and how will they serve the people inhabiting those spaces? Nancy Pridal, PE, ENV SP, thinks about these questions o­ften. As CEO and President of engineering firm Lamp Rynearson, she leads a team committed to enhancing communities through sustainable, valued … Read more

The Scope | Why a Zoo Needs an Engineer

“I like to think of a zoo as almost a mini city. As you look around…there’s a maze of things going on the surface. Interactions between pedestrian guests and service aspects – underground there’s a web of utilities; storm, sanitary, water, gas, electrical, data. You have that interaction of all those items, and you really … Read more

The Scope | The Future of Solar is Bright

Did you know there is enough solar power provided in one hour of sunlight to meet the Earth’s energy needs for an entire year? The sun is a formidable energy source and as Thomas Edison once noted, “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power!” Solar energy is … Read more