Newsworks: SIT students are building a storm-ready house
Newsworks: Down the Shore blog writes about our work to develop a storm-ready house for the shore.
“Hurricane Sandy was personal for students at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken.
They witnessed the humanitarian crisis that unfolded after the Hudson River spilled into the Mile Square City: portions of the city were underwater, some residents were trapped for days, and the National Guard patrolled the streets.
Further south along the Jersey Shore, the damage was catastrophic.
In the storm’s wake, the university — known for its science and engineering prowess — recognized the critical need to develop sustainable housing solutions and is now taking a leading role in designing a more storm-resilient future.”
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Read the full article from Newsworks: Down the Shore here.
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