Why do engineers love nature

Ever notice how civil engineers always seem to have a soft spot for trees? I mean, we can spend hours making sure that concrete doesn’t mess with the local ecosystem while secretly dreaming of having a treehouse in our backyards. Sustainability is serious work, but sometimes you just have to laugh at how much we love creating spaces for nature — even in our plans.

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