Sustainability /oss/taxonomy/term/7100/all en Protein-Rich Bridges and Edible Houses /oss/article/critical-thinking-student-contributors-history-environment/protein-rich-bridges-and-edible-houses <p>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.</p> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Eva Kellner B.A.Sc. 12031 at /oss Building the Modern Skyscraper: Architectural Lessons from Wedding Cakes /oss/article/critical-thinking-student-contributors-history-environment/building-modern-skyscraper-architectural-lessons-wedding-cakes <p>The Home Insurance Building, the world’s <u><a href="https://www.architecture.org/online-resources/buildings-of-chicago/home-insurance-building" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.architecture.org/online-resources/buildings-of-chicago/home-insurance-building">first skyscraper</a></u>, and the Burj Khalifa, the world’s <u><a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Burj-Khalifa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://apopo.org/herotrees-main/?v=5435c69ed3bc">tallest building</a></u>, both owe their origins in the city of Chicago. </p> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Eva Kellner B.A.Sc. 11854 at /oss