Hanging gracefully at the entrance to San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge is more than a postcard icon. Completed in 1937, it was, at the time, the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world, and a bold engineering statement built against wind, water, fog and financial uncertainty.   Designed by chief engineer Joseph Strauss, with key contributions from structural engineer Charles Ellis and architect Irving Morrow, the bridge spans 2,737 metres, with a main span

Straddling the Paraná River between Brazil and Paraguay, Itaipu Dam is one of the most impressive feats of civil engineering ever built. Completed in 1984, it was recognised by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World – and for good reason. For decades, Itaipu held the title of the world’s largest hydroelectric power plant by energy output. Even today, it remains a benchmark for scale, coordination and long-term infrastructure th

From tidal power and geothermal heat, to floating solar farms and record-breaking wind turbines, renewable energy projects around the world are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in infrastructure delivery. We’ve rounded up ten of the most interesting, ambitious and downright cool renewable energy projects from across the globe. These projects offer a fascinating look at how renewables are being designed, built and scaled at a global level. 1. Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon,